News and notices. December 17, 2014
Ending trachoma: ensuring high quality training for trichiasis surgeons
![HEAD-START Use of a surgical mannequin (HEAD START) to train new trichiasis surgeons. Image credit: Emily W Gower](https://cehjournal.org/wp-content/uploads/HEAD-START.jpg)
There are 5 core aspects of trichiasis surgery training which will help to ensure high-quality outcomes and, ultimately, achieve the WHO target of 2020 for the global elimination of blinding trachoma:
- Trainer selection
- Programme duration
- Classroom instruction
- Skills practice prior to live surgery
- Live surgery practice
- Certification
Find out more in our article: “Training trichiasis surgeons: ensuring quality”