In 2022, Orbis and its partners distributed 3.4 million antibiotic doses for trachoma control and elimination within Ethiopia. This work will continue in the coming years to ensure that trachoma can be eliminated in the country by 2030. The administration of the dose was part of a wider Orbis-led mass drug administration taking place in the Gacho Baba District. So, while the work continues, today has a special meaning to all involved in working to eliminate trachoma in Ethiopia." It has been a long journey to reach this 100 millionth dose 20 years later. "We started by administering one dose of azithromycin in 2003. Alemayehy Sisay, Country Director of Orbis Ethiopia. Local children performed a play during a celebration to mark the moment, and community leaders blessed the giving of the historic dose. The dose was administered in Gacho Baba District, Gamo Zone, SNNPRS, Ethiopia. Derek Hodkey, President and CEO of Orbis International, was also in attendance. In a symbolic moment, the 100 millionth dose was administered to six-year-old Hizkiel by Lelisa Amanuel, Senior Advisor to the State Minister, Ministry of Health. Lelisa Ammanuel, Senior Advisor to the State Minister, Ethiopia Ministry of Health, administers the 100 millionth azithromycin dose to Hizkiel, age six, on the 25th anniversary of Orbis Ethiopia.
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