Multiple choice

Which of the following countries was certified a malaria-free nation by the World Health Organisation in September 2016?

  1. Nepal

  2. Myanmar

  3. Bhutan

  4. Sri Lanka

  5. Thailand

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka was certified malaria-free by WHO in September 2016 after successfully eliminating indigenous malaria transmission and maintaining zero local cases for over three consecutive years. This was a significant public health achievement for a South Asian nation.