Trachoma: Poor hygiene, shared shelters fuel blindness in Samburu

Trachoma, one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, begins with inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea. [Courtesy]

Trachoma is silently blinding nomadic communities in Samburu County, with a recent tour revealing just how widespread the disease has become.

Many residents point to the practice of sharing living spaces with domestic animals as a major factor.