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Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
The country’s elimination marks a milestone in Africa’s fight to control and end the disease, the second-leading infectious ...
Niger’s historic triumph over river blindness is a beacon of hope for Africa
In a small village in Niger’s Tahoua region, an 80-year-old man sits in the shade, his eyes clouded by irreversible blindness ...
The Citizen on MSN5d
Niger becomes first African nation to eliminate river blindness
Niger has made history as the first African country to eliminate the transmission of river blindness, according to verification by the World Health Organization (WHO).This milestone was achieved ...
Sunday Trust on MSN5d
Hippopotamus: Yauri's symbol of unity
In the heart of Northern Nigeria lies Yauri, a region rich in history and cultural heritage. The River Niger and the hippopotamus, often referred to as the 'beast of blessings', are cornerstones of ...