Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, still affects millions of people living near rivers and wetlands in Africa. Fortunately, this disease can be prevented through a simple, free treatment that is distributed annually within communities. To better understand it's transmission, who is most exposed, and what progress has been made, we spoke with Dr Didier Bakajika, expert at WHO Africa.
What is river blindness and how is it transmitted?