# Egypt Declared Malaria-Free After Century of Work to Defeat Disease! 🦟

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**Created:** [October 22, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/egypt-declared-malaria-free-after-century-of-work-to-defeat-disease/294190 "2024-10-22T02:25:11Z")\
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**Summary:**

1. **Historic Achievement**  
Egypt has been officially declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a significant milestone after nearly a century of dedicated efforts to eradicate the disease.

2. **Past Challenges**  
The country faced severe malaria outbreaks, with 3 million cases reported annually in the 1940s. The construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s created new breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

3. **Progress Over Time**  
By 2001, Egypt had managed to bring malaria under control, thanks to sustained public health initiatives and mosquito management strategies.

4. **WHO’s Recognition**  
Egypt becomes the 44th country to receive this certification, reflecting its commitment to public health and disease prevention.

5. **Ongoing Global Struggles**  
Despite this achievement, malaria remains a critical global health issue, causing approximately 600,000 deaths annually, particularly affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa.

**Read more at:** [Semafor](https://www.semafor.com/article/10/21/2024/egypt-declared-malaria-free-after-century-of-work-to-defeat-disease)