Niger pioneers the Eradication of Onchocerciasis in Sub-Saharan Africa
Niger has achieved a critically important milestone by becoming the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to successfully eliminate the transmission of onchocerciasis, commonly referred to as river blindness. This groundbreaking public health achievement, reported by globenewswire, underscores Niger’s commitment to tackling neglected tropical diseases and reflects years of dedicated efforts from healthcare professionals…
Source link : https://afric.news/2025/04/16/niger-achieves-historic-milestone-first-sub-saharan-african-nation-to-eliminate-onchocerciasis-transmission/
Author : William Green
Publish date : 2025-04-16 16:00:00
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