Tag: disease elimination

Chile Becomes First South American Country Validated for Eliminating Dog-Transmitted Rabies

WHO validates Chile as the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted…

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Bhutan Eliminates Dog-Transmitted Human Rabies as a Public Health Problem

WHO validates Bhutanโ€™s elimination of dog-transmitted human rabies, making it the first…

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Timor-Leste Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem

WHO validates Timor-Lesteโ€™s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, marking…

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WHO Updates Treatment Guidelines for Kala-Azar and Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis

WHO has updated its treatment guidelines for visceral leishmaniasis and PKDL, recommending…

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El Salvador Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated El Salvador as having eliminated…

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Abu Dhabi Hosts First MENA Disease Elimination and Eradication Course

Khalifa University and GLIDE have completed the first MENA Disease Elimination and…

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GLIDE and WHO partner to accelerate disease elimination across the Eastern Mediterranean Region

WHO and GLIDE have partnered to accelerate the elimination of communicable diseases…

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WHO and Gilead Sciences renew partnership to accelerate visceral leishmaniasis elimination

World Health Organization and Gilead Sciences have renewed their partnership through 2030…

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WHO Africa and African Union step up joint action on neglected tropical diseases

World Health Organization Africa and the African Union strengthen joint action against…

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WHO Strengthens Global Efforts to Ensure Access to Leprosy Treatment

WHO renews its commitment to global leprosy elimination by ensuring continued access…

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