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Niger Becomes First African Country to Halt Transmission of River Blindness
Niger Becomes First African Country to Halt Transmission of River Blindness
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Onchocerciasis, often called "river blindness,' is a parasitic disease that is transmitted by black fly bites found in river areas, and primarily affects rural... 31.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Niger has become the first African country to interrupt the transmission of river blindness, a parasitic disease, the WHO announced on Thursday.This achievement makes Niger the fifth country globally to eliminate transmission of onchocerciasis, the second-leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide.Tedros hailed Niger's success as proof that eliminating river blindness is achievable, offering hope to other affected nations.
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Niger Becomes First African Country to Halt Transmission of River Blindness
12:25 31.01.2025 (Updated: 13:04 31.01.2025) Ekaterina Shilova
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Onchocerciasis, often called "river blindness,' is a parasitic disease that is transmitted by black fly bites found in river areas, and primarily affects rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen, and parts of Latin America.
