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World Health Organization announcements
WHO Certifies Egypt as Malaria-Free for First Time After Century-Long Effort
Oct 21, 2024, 11:58 AM
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone. This achievement is the culmination of nearly a century of efforts to eradicate the disease, which had been present in the country since ancient times. WHO described the certification as 'truly historic.' Egypt, with its population of over 100 million, has successfully eliminated malaria for the first time, a disease that has long plagued the nation. The certification was announced on Sunday.
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