Dr. Jarbas Barbosa congratulates Chile for eliminating leprosy
With strong vigilance, political commitment and support from PAHO, Chile has become the first country in the Americas to achieve leprosy elimination status.
Chile’s long path to eliminating leprosy
This year, Chile reached a milestone that, worldwide, only the country of Jordan has achieved. After decades of sustained effort, Chile passed the final stage of verification for the elimination of leprosy, becoming the first country in the Region of the Americas to do so.
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Chile Eliminates Leprosy
