The cabinet media center stressed that Egypt seeks to be free from malaria, schistosomiasis, measles, and rubella this year.

This came in an infograph published by the center on the World Health Day which is held under the theme of “Our Planet, Our Health”.

The World Health Organization declared Egypt free from polio in 2006, neonatal tetanus in 2007 and iodine deficiency disorders in 2014, the cabinet said.

Egypt managed during the period from 1990 to 2014 to achieve the sustainable development goal of reducing deaths of children under age 5 by two thirds.

The cabinet noted that climate change caused the spread of pandemics during the past period, adding that the world witnessed 13 million deaths annually due to environmental reasons.

He added that Egypt will host the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) to give momentum to international world efforts.

Source: State Information Service Egypt