Egypt was certified malaria-free by the WHO in late 2024 / early 2025, marking the end of a disease present since the time of:
AThe Ottoman Era
BThe British Protectorate
CThe Middle Ages
DThe Pharaohs (Ancient Egypt)
Explanation
Malaria in Egypt dates back to antiquity, with genetic traces found in ancient Egyptian mummies.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: International & National Current Affairs (January 2025)
- Subtopic: January 2025
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