Which has become the first country to eliminate leprosy, getting official verification from World Health Organization (WHO)?
عالمی ادارہ صحت سے باضابطہ تصدیق کروا کر جذام کے مرض کو ختم کرنے والا پہلا ملک کون سا بن گیا؟
Answer: Jordan
Explanation
As per WHO, Jordan become the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy.
This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts.
Jordan was declared leprosy free in Sep 2024.
WHO stands for World Health Organization.
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