Egypt has been renewed from the World Health Organization (WHO) for being free of malaria, measles, rubella, and polio
CAIRO - 20 May 2025: The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced Tuesday that Egypt has been renewed from the World Health Organization (WHO) for being free of malaria, measles, rubella, and polio.
The certification also achieved gold-level status on the path to being free of hepatitis C and controlling hepatitis B.
This certification comes in recognition of the national efforts made by the Egyptian state, with the full support of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in the field of public health and achieving eradication standards in accordance with international standards. The certification was made on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Ministry of Health and Population stated that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Egypt's elimination of all human malaria parasite transmission within its borders.
The Ministry continued: "This certification is in recognition of Egypt's efforts, supported by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi."
The Ministry added: "Egypt has not recorded a single local case of malaria in many years, thanks to the progress made in prevention, early detection, and rapid response to any imported cases."
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that this certification reflects the Egyptian state's commitment to achieving health security for citizens and the success of the national strategy to combat infectious diseases, which relies on scientific foundations, an effective surveillance system, and highly efficient health services.
Abdel Ghaffar emphasized that this certification is a strong incentive to move forward in strengthening the capabilities of the health system, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 for sustainable development.
Malaria is one of the most prominent mosquito-borne diseases, and achieving its elimination reflects a high level of health surveillance and national preparedness to prevent its recurrence.
The Ministry of Health and Population added: "We continue to take preventive measures and enhance monitoring and follow-up programs to ensure the sustainability of this success and maintain Egypt's disease-free status."
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