♦ Egypt was officially declared ‘malaria-free’ by the World Health Organization (WHO). It became the second country in the world, following Cabo Verde, to be officially declared malaria-free in 2024.

♦ It is also the fifth African nation to receive malaria-free certification from the WHO. 

♦ Egypt is the third country within the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region to receive malaria-free certification, achieving this milestone in the region after 14 years.

♦ Morocco was declared malaria-free in 2010, following the United Arab Emirates, which received the certification in 2007.

♦ With this announcement, a total of 44 countries and one territory have been certified as malaria-free by the WHO.