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.
The prospect of eradicating Guinea worm disease remains on track, with just 15 human cases reported in two countries in 2024, reports The Carter Center.