Egypt has eliminated trachoma, an infectious eye disease, as a public health problem, the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to do so, with the support of many regional and international partners.
The WHO has validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination,” ensuring a healthier start for every child born in the country.
For 25 years, Marguerite has walked the streets of Kisangani, DRC, calling on families to protect their children. From UNICEF.
Medical teams race to contain the deadly virus in hard-to-reach Kasaï province as healthcare workers fall victim to disease that has claimed 16 lives among more than 20 confirmed cases.
Botswana is the first African country to virtually eliminate HIV transmission from mothers to babies, earning top recognition from the World Health Organization after decades of dedicated public health efforts.