Which country has been declared by WHO as the first to eliminate leprosy?

WHO declared Jordan as the first country to eliminate leprosy, marking a major public health milestone.

Jordan has not reported any local cases for over 20 years, leading to this declaration after an independent assessment.

Leprosy still affects over 120 countries, with more than 200,000 new cases annually.

WHO Director-General - Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

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