Which one of the following countries has recently been awarded a malaria-free certification by the WHO ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Pakistan” option2=”Bhutan” option3=”China” option4=”Nepal” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
The correct answer is C. China was awarded a malaria-free certification by the WHO in June 2021.
To be certified malaria-free, a country must prove that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least three consecutive years and has a robust surveillance and response system in place to prevent re-establishment of transmission.