Chile Eliminates Leprosy
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- Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to eliminate leprosy.
- The achievement follows decades of sustained effort and strong vigilance.
- Political commitment and support from PAHO played key roles.
- Chile is only the second country globally, after Jordan, to reach this milestone.
- The country passed the final verification stage for leprosy elimination this year.