Question
Which international organization officially verified Niger as free of onchocerciasis?
Solution
The World Health Organization (WHO) verified Niger as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis (river blindness). WHO played a key role alongside USAID, Helen Keller International, and community volunteers in achieving this milestone.
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