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Africa: WHO Verifies Niger As the First Country in the African Region to Eliminate Onchocerciasis

Source link : https://www.afric.info/2025/01/30/news/africa-who-verifies-niger-as-the-first-country-in-the-african-region-to-eliminate-onchocerciasis/

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus. Eliminating a disease is a significant achievement that requires tireless dedication,” stated Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

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Author : AFRICA-NEWS

Publish date : 2025-01-30 10:30:35

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