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Libya Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem – WHO

Libya Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem | National Committee for the Prevention of blindness/Ministry of health Libya

In a historic victory for North African public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially validated today that Libya has eliminated trachoma (a neglected tropical disease that causes blindness). Libya is now the 10th country in its region to wipe out a major neglected disease.

UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal in Sudan

Sudan: UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal | AI Generated/SWT Image

As the conflict enters its fourth year, the UNHCR and partners have issued an emergency appeal for $1.6 billion today. They aim to support 5.9 million people forced to flee to neighboring countries like Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.

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