Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease control
Abstract Egypt's recent malaria-free certification by the World Health Organization (WHO) marks a significant achievement in public health, underscoring the effectiveness of sustained national efforts in disease eradication. This milestone, achieved after nearly a century of strategic intervent...
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| author | Blessing Olawumi Amisu Olalekan John Okesanya Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed Sohaila Mohamed Mohamed Abdelbar Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno |
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| description | Abstract Egypt's recent malaria-free certification by the World Health Organization (WHO) marks a significant achievement in public health, underscoring the effectiveness of sustained national efforts in disease eradication. This milestone, achieved after nearly a century of strategic intervention, highlights the importance of integrated public health programmes and cross-sector collaboration. Egypt's journey involved early initiatives to reduce human–mosquito contact, the establishment of malaria control stations, and comprehensive outbreak management strategies. This country's success serves as an exemplar for other African nations, emphasizing the need for adaptable, community-focused approaches to disease control. Despite challenges such as drug-resistant malaria strains and pesticide-resistant mosquitoes, Egypt's experience demonstrates the potential for successful malaria elimination through coordinated efforts and innovative solutions. This accomplishment contributes to regional health improvements, and provides valuable insights into global malaria eradication strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8cdcaa4c05c4481cad1d478044c501a92024-12-29T12:47:50ZengBMCTropical Medicine and Health1349-41472024-12-015211310.1186/s41182-024-00666-5Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease controlBlessing Olawumi Amisu0Olalekan John Okesanya1Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed2Sohaila Mohamed Mohamed Abdelbar3Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno4Department of Medical Laboratory Science, State Hospital EdeFaculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Maritime Transport, University of ThessalyFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD UniversityKasralainy Medical School, Cairo UniversityDepartment of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineAbstract Egypt's recent malaria-free certification by the World Health Organization (WHO) marks a significant achievement in public health, underscoring the effectiveness of sustained national efforts in disease eradication. This milestone, achieved after nearly a century of strategic intervention, highlights the importance of integrated public health programmes and cross-sector collaboration. Egypt's journey involved early initiatives to reduce human–mosquito contact, the establishment of malaria control stations, and comprehensive outbreak management strategies. This country's success serves as an exemplar for other African nations, emphasizing the need for adaptable, community-focused approaches to disease control. Despite challenges such as drug-resistant malaria strains and pesticide-resistant mosquitoes, Egypt's experience demonstrates the potential for successful malaria elimination through coordinated efforts and innovative solutions. This accomplishment contributes to regional health improvements, and provides valuable insights into global malaria eradication strategies.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00666-5Malaria-free certificationEgyptWHOPublic healthDisease controlAfrica |
| spellingShingle | Blessing Olawumi Amisu Olalekan John Okesanya Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed Sohaila Mohamed Mohamed Abdelbar Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease control Tropical Medicine and Health Malaria-free certification Egypt WHO Public health Disease control Africa |
| title | Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease control |
| title_full | Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease control |
| title_fullStr | Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease control |
| title_full_unstemmed | Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease control |
| title_short | Achieving malaria-free: Egypt's journey to WHO certification and global implications for disease control |
| title_sort | achieving malaria free egypt s journey to who certification and global implications for disease control |
| topic | Malaria-free certification Egypt WHO Public health Disease control Africa |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00666-5 |
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