Cairo: The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has announced the renewal of international certification by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirming Egypt's status as being free of malaria, measles, rubella, and polio. The certification also marks Egypt's achievement of gold-level status on its path to eradicating hepatitis C and controlling hepatitis B.

According to State Information Service Egypt, this recognition underscores the national efforts led by the Egyptian state, with full support from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to meet and maintain international health standards. This milestone was celebrated during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, highlighting Egypt's commitment to public health.

The Ministry of Health and Population noted that WHO has declared Egypt free from any human malaria parasite transmission within its borders. The Ministry emphasized Egypt's success in prevention, early detection, and rapid response to imported cases, which has resulted in zero recorded local malaria cases in recent years.

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry, stated that this certification reflects the Egyptian state's dedication to health security and the effectiveness of its national strategy against infectious diseases. This strategy is built on scientific principles, a robust surveillance system, and high-quality health services.

Abdel Ghaffar highlighted that the certification serves as a strong motivation to further enhance the health system's capabilities, aligning with Egypt's Vision 2030 for sustainable development. The eradication of malaria, a major mosquito-borne disease, demonstrates Egypt's high level of health surveillance and preparedness to prevent its return.

The Ministry of Health and Population reaffirmed its commitment to preventive measures and ongoing monitoring and follow-up programs to sustain this success and maintain Egypt's status as free of these diseases.