The estimated number and proportion of First Nations adults screened for trichiasis: Measure 2.4.2

Latest data

In 2024, 8,348 First Nations people aged 15–39 and 10,583 First Nations adults aged 40 and over were screened for trichiasis in trachoma endemic regions, with an estimated population coverage of 17% and 30%, respectively. Altogether, 18,931 First Nations people aged 15 and over were screened for trichiasis in trachoma endemic regions, with the estimated population coverage 22% (Figure 24).

Figure 24: Trichiasis screening coverage in First Nations communities, by age, 2024

Two barcharts showing number and rates for 2022-23 and 2023-24. See link to data tables at the bottom of this page for details.

Two barcharts showing number and rates for 2022-23 and 2023-24. See link to data tables at the bottom of this page for details.

Note: Screening coverage estimates are derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) census data and is linked to current trachoma endemic regions. Estimates do not consider changing endemic regions over time and transiency between regions.

Source: Australian Trachoma Surveillance Report 2024 (Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, 2025).

By jurisdiction 

In 2024, the estimated proportion of First Nations adults aged 40 and over in trachoma endemic regions screened for trichiasis was 16% in Western Australia (2,268 people), 15% in South Australia (616 people) and 54% in the Northern Territory (7,556 people) (Figure 25).

Figure 25: Trichiasis screening coverage, by jurisdiction

Notes

  1. Screening coverage estimates are derived from ABS census data and is linked to current trachoma endemic regions. Estimates do not consider changing endemic regions over time and transiency between regions.
  2. n.s. = No screening.

Source: Australian Trachoma Surveillance Report 2024 (Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, 2025).

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