WHO Declares Egypt Malaria-Free for First Time; Calls Achievement 'Truly Historic'

Oct 20, 2024, 08:50 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that Egypt has been certified as malaria-free for the first time in history. This achievement marks the culmination of nearly a century of efforts to eliminate the disease from the country, where malaria had been present since ancient times. The WHO called the certification 'truly historic' as Egypt joins the list of countries that have successfully eradicated malaria.