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WHO reports record river-blindness treatment reach, but coverage gaps persist

A newly released World Health Organization report records the largest annual number of people treated against onchocerciasis, or river blindness, while warning that substantial gaps remain in reaching communities that need preventive care. The progress report, published on 9 October, says 180. 3 million people received treatment in 2025 out of 255. 7 million who required it. The post WHO reports record river-blindness treatment reach, but coverage gaps persist appeared first on PakTribune.

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