WHO Recognises Niger As The First African Country To Eliminate Infectious Parasitic Disease
Niger is the first African country and fifth in the world to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as ‘river blindness’, a parasitic disease causing blindness and suffering, as recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO).The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised the efforts of Niger, a country in West Africa, in eliminating onchocerciasis — also known … Read more