You Will agree with me when i say that:

Malaria Is A Global Problem.

It’s very good to say that more than 100 countries are free from malaria, and others certified malaria free.

In Africa, Especially Nigeria. Malaria is very common. Infact, malaria have killed many children in Nigeria more than any country.

63 Certified Malaria Free Countries

Africa

• Algeria (2019): A North African nation with diverse landscapes, Algeria’s certification demonstrates that malaria can be conquered even in challenging environments.
• Cabo Verde (2024): This island nation’s achievement highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions for island nations battling vector-borne diseases.
• Mauritius (1973): An island paradise in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius’ long history of malaria control proves the power of early and sustained action.

Eastern Mediterranean

• Egypt (2024): A land with a rich and ancient history, Egypt’s certification marks a significant public health milestone.
• Morocco (2010): Bridging Africa and Europe, Morocco’s victory showcases the importance of regional collaboration.
• United Arab Emirates (2007): This modern nation’s success highlights how economic development and focused health programs can effectively eliminate malaria.

Europe

• Armenia (2011): This country, located in the Caucasus region, demonstrates that with robust healthcare systems, malaria can be defeated.
• Azerbaijan (2023): Located in the Caucasus region, Azerbaijan’s achievement highlights that robust healthcare systems can defeat malaria.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina (1973): Located in Southeastern Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Bulgaria (1965): Located in Southeastern Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Croatia (1973): Located in Southeastern Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Cyprus (1967): Located in the Eastern Mediterranean, this island nation’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Georgia (2025): Located in the Caucasus region, Georgia’s achievement highlights the importance of a sustainable healthcare system.
• Hungary (1964): Located in Central Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Italy (1970): Located in Southern Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Kyrgyzstan (2016): Located in Central Asia, this country’s achievement highlights that robust healthcare systems can defeat malaria.
• La Réunion (France) (1979): An island in the Indian Ocean, this French territory’s achievement highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions.
• Poland (1967): Located in Central Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Portugal (1973): Located in Southern Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Romania (1967): Located in Southeastern Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Spain (1964): Located in Southern Europe, this country’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• Tajikistan (2023): A mountainous country in Central Asia, Tajikistan’s success is a testament to perseverance.
• Turkmenistan (2010): Located in Central Asia, this country’s achievement highlights that robust healthcare systems can defeat malaria.
• Uzbekistan (2018): Located in Central Asia, this country’s achievement highlights that robust healthcare systems can defeat malaria.

Americas

• Argentina (2019): Located in South America, Argentina’s certification demonstrates strong commitment to public health.
• Belize (2023): Located in Central America, Belize’s achievement highlights that robust healthcare systems can defeat malaria.
• Cuba (1973): An island nation in the Caribbean, Cuba’s achievement shows long term commitment to public health.
• El Salvador (2021): The smallest Central American nation, El Salvador, proves that sustained efforts and strategic interventions can overcome significant challenges.
• Paraguay (2018): Located in South America, Paraguay’s victory demonstrates the impact of community engagement and strong national policies.

South-East Asia

• Maldives (2015): This island nation’s victory highlights the effectiveness of well-coordinated strategies.
• Sri Lanka (2016): An island nation in South Asia, Sri Lanka’s success is a model for effective public health policy.

Western Pacific

• Australia (1981): This continent-nation demonstrates that even in diverse environments, sustained measures can eradicate malaria.
• Brunei Darussalam (1987): Located on the island of Borneo, this nation’s achievement highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions.
• China (2021): A nation of vast scale and history, China’s achievement showcases the power of large-scale, nationwide campaigns.
• Singapore (1982): This city-state’s success highlights that long-term commitment yields lasting results.

Countries Where Malaria Never Existed or Disappeared Naturally

A significant number of countries have either never experienced malaria or saw it disappear without specific interventions.

This is due to environmental factors such as climate or altitude that are unsuitable for the malaria-carrying mosquitoes:

• Lesotho (2012)
• Seychelles (2012)
• Jordan (2012)
• Kuwait (1963)
• Lebanon (2012)
• Libya (2012)
• Qatar (2012)
• Tunisia (2012)
• Albania (2012)
• Andorra (2012)
• Austria (1963)
• Belarus (2012)
• Belgium (1963)
• Czechia (1963)
• Denmark (1963)
• Estonia (2012)
• Finland (1963)
• France (Metropolitan) (2012)
• Germany (1964)
• Greece (2012)
• Iceland (1963)
• Ireland (1963)
• Israel (2012)
• Kazakhstan (2012)
• Latvia (2012)
• Lithuania (2012)
• Luxembourg (2012)
• Malta (1963)
• Monaco (1963)
• Montenegro (1973)
• Netherlands (Kingdom of the) (1970)
• Norway (1963)
• Republic of Moldova (2012)
• Republic of North Macedonia (1973)
• Russian Federation (2012)
• San Marino (1963)
• Serbia (1973)
• Slovakia (1963)
• Slovenia (1973)
• Sweden (1963)
• Switzerland (1963)
• Ukraine (2012)
• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1963)
• Antigua and Barbuda (2012)
• Bahamas (2012)
• Barbados (1968)
• Canada (1965)
• Chile (1968)
• Dominica (1966)
• Grenada (1962)
• Jamaica (1966)
• Saint Kitts and Nevis (2012)
• Saint Lucia (2012)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2012)
• Trinidad and Tobago (1965)
• United States of America (1970)
• Uruguay (2012)
• Cook Islands (1963)
• Fiji (1963)
• Japan (2012)
• Kiribati (2012)
• Marshall Islands (1963)
• Micronesia (Federated States of) (1963)
• Mongolia (1963)
• Nauru (1963)
• New Zealand (1963)
• Niue (1963)
• Palau (1963)
• Samoa (1963)
• Tonga (1963)
• Tuvalu (2012)

So Which Country Do you love the most?

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