Mapping river blindness in Mozambique

River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is spread by the bite of infected black flies that breed near fast-flowing rivers. It causes severe skin irritation, itching, and eventually, irreversible blindness. In November 2019, I documented Sightsavers’ Onchocerciasis Elimination Mapping (OEM) project as it expanded into Mozambique, making this the largest river blindness mapping under the project to date. It is also the first time the disease has been surveyed in Mozambique using modern techniques, which will help assess the prevalence of the disease in the country. Knowing which areas to target in the country is vital in helping to eliminate this blinding disease.

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