Africa could officially be declared polio-free in 2020, according to the WHO.
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Making clean water accessible in Rwanda
In 2015, 21.2% of Rwandans had limited access to clean drinking water.
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DR Congo declares Ebola outbreak is officially over
WHO praises the efficient Congo government.
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Paraguay certified malaria-free by WHO
Paraguay becomes the next American nation after Cuba to gain this status.
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Trained African rats can sniff out tuberculosis cases missed by clinics
The African pouched rat can sniff out a 100 samples in 10 minutes.
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WHO plans immunisation campaign in IS-controlled Syria
Vaccine-deprived polio outbreak in Syria to be tackled by a mass immunisation campaign.
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Re-engineered antibiotic to fight world’s most threatening superbug
Revamped antibiotic is poised to kill a dangerous superbug.
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WHO hails record-breaking progress in tackling tropical diseases
The number of people requiring treatment for NTDs has decreased from 2 billion in 2010 to 1.6 billion in 2015.
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World’s first Malaria vaccine introduced in Africa
Malaria vaccine to be introduced in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi.
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