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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
In a major public health achievement, Guinea has eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem. This milestone marks a significant victory in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. Sleeping sickness, a vector-borne parasitic disease, is transmitted to humans through […]
In a groundbreaking achievement, Niger has become the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness. This parasitic disease is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide and primarily affects rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Yemen. The World Health Organization (WHO) has congratulated Niger for […]
Uganda is facing a new outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD), a severe and often fatal illness that belongs to the same family as Ebola. The World Health Organization (WHO) has swiftly responded to the outbreak, providing critical support to the Ugandan government’s response efforts. As of January 30, there […]
Every year on January 30, the world comes together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on global leaders, communities, and individuals to unite, act, and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect over 1.5 billion people worldwide. NTDs are a […]
After nearly a century of relentless efforts, Georgia has achieved a monumental milestone: being certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This impressive feat places Georgia alongside 45 countries and 1 territory that have successfully eliminated malaria. The WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated the people of Georgia […]
