Mexico steps up efforts to treat Trachoma
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Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe The Mexican government has increased its efforts to treat the disease, Trachoma, which affects the eye and can cause blindness. Communities in Chiapas, one of the country's poorest states, have higher rates of prevalence because of poor hygiene and a lack of medicine. Health workers says that they have to overcome mistrust among the population to eradicate the illness but the government is doing little to alleviate the underlying causes for its spread. Al Jazeera's Rachel Levin reports from the highlands of Chiapas in Mexico At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts
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