Which of the following countries has become the world's first leprosy-free country?
مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا ملک دنیا کا پہلا جذام سے پاک ملک بن گیا ہے؟
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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