The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free.
This significant achievement marks the end of a disease that has been prevalent in the country for millennia.
To earn this certification, a country must demonstrate that indigenous malaria transmission through Anopheles mosquitoes has been successfully interrupted for at least three consecutive years.
Egypt has met this stringent criteria, joining a global group of 44 countries and one territory that have eradicated malaria.
The WHO’s announcement is a testament to Egypt’s dedication to public health and its successful implementation of malaria control measures.
This milestone is a victory for the Egyptian people and a global step towards a malaria-free world.