First Country to Eliminate Leprosy:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Jordan as the first country in the world to eliminate leprosy.
- This recognition was praised by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who highlighted the collective effort by Jordan to stop the spread of the disease and tackle the stigma associated with it.
- Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a long-lasting infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae.
- It affects the skin, nerves, and sometimes other parts of the body.
- If diagnosed and treated early, it can prevent serious complications like disability.
