694Pakistan StudyMedium
In 1997, _______ was the first country to be certified free of dracunculiasis (Guineaworm disease) transmission.
AChina
BPakistan
CGermany
DFrance
Correct answer
B. Pakistan
Explanation
In 1997, Pakistan was the first country to be certified free of dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease) transmission. The elimination of trachoma as a public health problem adds to this legacy.