Which one of the following countries has recently been awarded a malar

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.
China had a significant malaria burden in the mid-20th century but implemented effective control measures over decades, including vector control, widespread use of diagnostics and antimalarial drugs, and rigorous surveillance. This achievement followed similar certifications for other countries in the region like Sri Lanka (2016) and Uzbekistan (2018).