2024-10-24
Question
Which country is declared malaria-free in the Eastern Mediterranean region in October 2024?
Answer & Solution
Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)
Option C: Egypt
Detailed Solution:
The correct answer is “Egypt”.
In October 2024, Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Egypt is the third country in the Eastern Mediterranean region WHO has acknowledged as malaria-free, following Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. In all, 44 countries and one territory have this designation.