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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which two countries were declared malaria-free by the WHO on March 29, 2023?
A
India and Azerbaijan
B
Japan and India
C
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan
D
Japan and China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Azerbaijan and Tajikistan were declared malaria-free by the WHO on March 29, 2023. This came as the result of an extensive century-long campaign by the two nations to eradicate the disease. Elimination of Anopheles Mosquito-Borne Disease Malaria is a serious ..

Detailed explanation-2: -On 29 March 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan for achieving elimination of malaria in their territories.

Detailed explanation-3: -April 4, 2023 Tajikistan has recently been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a major milestone in the global fight against the disease. This is a significant achievement for the country, which had once been a high-burden malaria country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malaria is a serious and life-threatening disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito. The declaration by the WHO that Azerbaijan and Tajikistan are malaria-free is a significant achievement for the two nations.

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