Recently, Niger has became first African Nation to eliminate which of the following diseases as a public health threat?
Onchocerciasis
Why in the news?
"Niger Becomes First African Nation to Eliminate Onchocerciasis”
Niger became the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis (river blindness) as a public health threat. This achievement, declared by WHO in January 2025, resulted from extensive efforts, including mass Ivermectin distribution and community-driven treatment programs since 1976.
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