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Topic Definitions
The Conclusions & Recommendations Search Tool allows users to search with a variety of criteria. One of the best ways to narrow a search is to use the option to filter by topic. Since the topic names need to be succinct, we thought it would be useful for users to understand their definition and the variety of sub-topics that can fall under their umbrella.
alternative indicators (Ct, serology) | Includes indicators of trachoma prevalence aside from the standard grading of trachomatous follicular (TF) and trachomatous trichiasis (TT). This includes, but is not limited to, Chlamydia trachomatous infection, serology, trachomatous inflammation (TI), photographic grading, etc.
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alternative treatment strategies | Refers to a deviation from the standard practice of annual MDAs for the control of trachoma. This could be in the context of research, catch-up rounds, enhanced treatment strategies, or other programmatic decisions leading to distribution of antibiotics outside standard WHO guidelines.
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coverage | Includes references to MDA coverage, tools for assessing coverage, and analysis of coverage as it relates to trachoma prevalence outcomes
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COVID | Includes recommendations and decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the pandemic on national trachoma programs and the global program at large.
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cross-border | Refers to trans-national coordination of trachoma program activities including cross-border MDAs, regional cross-border meetings, and other forms of communication and coordination.
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dosing | Refers to the age and height determined guidelines for distribution of azithromycin tablets and powder for oral suspension (POS) for trachoma control
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end game | Includes recommendations and conclusions related to dossier preparation and submission for validation, supply chain considerations for the end of MDAs, post-validation surveillance, and other topics related to national and global targets for the elimination of trachoma as public health problem.
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evaluation units | Refers to recommendations on the geographic boundaries of sampling frames for trachoma prevalence surveys. This includes recommendations for population size, inclusion of urban areas and refugee camps in surveys, handling changes to boundaries between evaluation and implementation, and other special considerations.
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funding | Refers to financial support for trachoma program related activities.
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F&E/WASH | Includes facial cleanliness and environmental hygiene as well as other topics related to water, sanitation, and hygiene in the context of trachoma control and elimination.
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ICTC | Refers to collaboration with the International Coalition for Trachoma Control (ICTC) and related advocacy efforts.
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insecurity | Refers to violence, political unrest, and other instability and their impact on trachoma program implementation.
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