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January 30, 2025 08:40 ET | Source: Mectizan Donation Program

Niger becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the transmission of onchocerciasis

The Mectizan Donation Program congratulates Niger for achieving the elimination of river blindness, also known as onchocerciasis.
March 04, 2015 11:41 ET | Source: Sir Emeka Offor Foundation

Sir Emeka Offor Foundation Applauds Progress in River Blindness Elimination Program

ABUJA, Nigeria, March 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, a non-governmental, philanthropic organization focused on youth employment, families, education, healthcare and...