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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized the Niger as the first country in Africa—and the fifth globally—to eliminate Onchocerca volvulus, the parasite responsible for river blindness. « Eliminating a disease is a monumental achievement that demands relentless dedication, » stated Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. « The Niger’s commitment to freeing its […]
Burkina Faso receives major health system boost with World Bank funding Washington, D.C. — The World Bank has approved a transformative financial package to enhance Burkina Faso’s healthcare system. The initiative includes a €142 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $17 million grant from the Global Financing Facility (GFF). These funds […]