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Donors making a difference in 2022: good health news from across the world – World Health Organization (WHO)

In 2022, Vanuatu eliminated trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. Above, a young student in Rangusuksuk, Pentecost Island. ©UNICEF/Bobby ShingThis year, WHO worked with countries and other partners to fight outbreaks and eliminate diseases, while building toward the goal of health for all.We have selected a few news items from countries as 2022 bright spots:Trachoma infection mainly affects children in underserved, remote rural communities. Above: children in Malawi. ©WHOIn 2022, Malawi became the first country in Southern Africa to eliminate trachoma, and Vanuatu became the first Pacific Island...
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