Egypt Makes History: WHO Declares Nation Malaria-Free

Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a historic achievement. The country, which has been fighting the disease for centuries, joins 44 other countries and one territory globally.

Historic Achievement & Certification

WHO (World Health Organization) certifies Egypt as malaria-free after century-long battle
Third country in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region to achieve this status
Joins 44 countries and one territory globally certified malaria-free
Certification requires proof of no indigenous transmission for three consecutive years
Demonstrates ability to prevent disease re-establishment
WHO Director-General calls it "truly historic" milestone

Egypt's Journey to Elimination

Malaria presence traced back to 4000 B.C.E.
Initial control efforts began in 1920s
Banned rice cultivation near residential areas
Cases peaked at 3 million during World War II
Aswan Dam construction in 1960s created new challenges
By 2001, disease was "firmly under control"
Successful containment of 2014 outbreak in Aswan Governorate

Current Control Measures & Strategy

Free diagnosis and treatment for entire population
Nationwide training for healthcare professionals
Strong cross-border partnerships with neighboring countries
Comprehensive surveillance system
Rapid response to imported cases
Integrated vector management
Sustained public health campaigns

Global Context & Future Implications

Malaria still claims 600,000 lives annually worldwide
95% of deaths occur in Africa
249 million cases recorded globally in 2022
Nigeria bears highest burden (25% of global deaths)
Other affected countries include DR Congo, Uganda, and Mozambique
Egypt's success serves as model for other nations
Continuous vigilance required to maintain status

Everything About DeepSeek Open-Source 2025

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, DeepSeek open-source 2025 is quickly becoming a hot topic. With its ambitious goal of making high-level AI tools more accessible, Chines

China Strikes Back at Donald Trump’s Tariffs

Donald Trump’s Tariffs Explained The world woke up to another tremor in the global economy as China responded sharply to Donald Trump’s tariffs, sending shockwaves through stock mar

NASA Sunita Williams Back on Earth

NASA Sunita Williams Returns to Earth: A Dramatic Space Journey Ends Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut, and Butch Wilmore, her space station crewmate, successfully returned to Earth

Mount Taranaki Granted Legal Personhood

Recently, New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki, also called Taranaki Maunga, was officially recognized as a legal person. This landmark ruling acknowledges the mountain’s deep cultural

Sunita Williams Breaks Spacewalk Record

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set a new record for the longest spacewalking duration by a woman, exceeding Peggy Whitson’s previous record. Accumulating a total of 62 hours

Sony Appoints Hiroki Totoki as CEO to Drive Entertainment Growth

Sony has announced the appointment of Hiroki Totoki as its new CEO, starting April 1, 2025, as part of its plan to strengthen its global entertainment footprint. Totoki, a Sony veteran sin

2025 World University Rankings by Discipline

Harvard University ranks highest in Engineering and Life Sciences, with U.S. institutions leading in most fields in the 2025 rankings. In a notable shift, MIT overtook Stanford in Arts and

‘Anuja Nominated for an Oscar, Supported by Priyanka Chopra & Guneet Monga

Anuja, a short film produced by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Directed by Adam J. Graves, the film follow

A Complete Overview of the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP)

Launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has become a key platform in the worldwide effort to combat plastic pollution. The

Kathmandu Kicks Off First Pashmina Festival

The first-ever International Pashmina Festival and Exhibition, organized by the Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, attracted significant in