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SIGHTLINES Episode 1: Trachoma and COVID-19: Tackling Infectious Disease

Dr. Danny Haddad, Orbis Chief of Program, and Dr. Alemayehu Sisay, Orbis Ethiopia Country Director, discuss techniques for treating infectious diseases like Trachoma during COVID-19 restrictions.

You can subscribe to Sightlines on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the podcast provider of your choice. You can watch the video version below or by subscribing to Orbis Canada's YouTube page.

SIGHTLINES Episode 1: Trachoma and COVID-19: Tackling Infectious Disease

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