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WHO Declares Egypt 'Malaria-Free'

Above: Mosquito larvae, commonly known as ''wrigglers,'' are aquatic and characterized by a large head, a broad thorax, and a narrow, wormlike abdomen. Image copyright: Soumyabrata Roy/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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  • The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Egypt "malaria-free" on Sunday, stating that the achievement marks the end of "nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people."

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