"Malaria, which has been with Egyptian civilization since the days of the pharaohs, is now a part of its history, not its future," said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.

WHO has certified Egypt malaria-free after nearly 100 years of efforts to eradicate the deadly mosquito-borne disease.

This certification is truly historic, and a testament to the commitment of the people and government of Egypt to rid themselves of this ancient scourge,' says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - Anadolu Ajan

The World Health Organization said on Sunday it had certified Egypt as malaria free, marking the elimination of a disease that had been present in the country since ancient times. The WHO grants certi

The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.

After a long fight against malaria, which infected even the pharaohs of Egypt, the World Health Organisation has finally certified Egypt to be a malaria-free nation. The key now would be to maintain this status.