Today’s announcement reflects decades of effort and persistence by the government and people of Niger to bring an end to river blindness, and is a tangible step towards a healthier future. The UAE is ...

Today's announcement reflects decades of effort and persistence by the government and people of Niger to bring an end to river blindness, and is a tangible step towards a healthier future. The UAE is ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa and the fifth globally to eliminate onchocerciasis (river blindness), marking a historic milestone in ...

Niger has made history as the first African country to eliminate the transmission of river blindness, according to verification by the World Health Organization (WHO). This milestone was achieved ...

By eliminating river blindness, Niger has created an estimated USD$2.3 billion in economic benefits. The country added more than 17.8 billion working hours as families with river blindness-infected ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis ... Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a parasitic disease and is the second ...

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The capital Niamey is located in Niger's southwest corner along the namesake Niger River. As a whole, Niger’s infrastructure is challenged by poor road conditions, limited access to power and ...

Flowing through the city, you can’t miss the River Danube which is the second largest river in Europe. One of the most famous sights to see while you’re there is Modry Kostol which is a bright ...

Cold water, dangerous debris add to the risk Daniel Izzo, a retired Navy SEAL master chief, has conducted water rescues after plane crashes and said winter conditions in the Potomac River make the ...