CAIRO, May 19 (MENA) - Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on Monday received a certification from Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom recognizing Egypt’s successful elimination of the transmission of all human malaria parasites within its borders.

The certification marks a significant public health milestone under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and affirms the country’s compliance with international eradication standards.

The certification was presented on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.

It reflects Egypt's commitment to health security and the success of its scientifically grounded national strategy to combat infectious diseases, supported by an effective surveillance system and high-quality healthcare services, according to Health and Population Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar.

Egypt has not recorded any locally transmitted malaria cases for many years, thanks to advancements in prevention, early detection, and rapid response to any imported cases, the spokesman said.

He added that this certification serves as a strong motivation to continue enhancing the healthcare system in line with Egypt Vision 2030 for sustainable development.

Certification of malaria elimination is granted by WHO when a country has proven, beyond reasonable doubt, that the chain of indigenous malaria transmission by Anopheles mosquitoes has been interrupted nationwide for at least the previous three consecutive years.

A country must also demonstrate the capacity to prevent the re-establishment of transmission. (MENA)

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