Niger has become the first African country to eliminate river blindness, a parasitic disease that is the second-leading cause of blindness in the world, the WHO said Thursday.

Niger has become the first African country to eliminate river blindness, a parasitic disease that is the second-leading cause of ...

Press Release - 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 ...

The World Health Organization said Thursday that Niger met the criteria for the elimination of onchocerciasis, a cause of blindness, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.5 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and a further two billion are threatened by these diseases. If left ...

Countries in all corners of the globe have wiped out diseases ranging from malaria to leprosy in the past year, representing significant victories in the quest to build a healthier future for all.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has congratulated Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be ...

ATLANTA (Jan. 30, 2025) mdash; The late U.S. President Jimmy Carter rsquo;s goal to eradicate Guinea worm disease remains on ...