Global smoking rates have dropped by one-third, thanks to strong tobacco control policies—but the fight isn’t over as the industry pushes new addictive products.
What's right: three countries eradicate three diseases
Three countries—Niger, Georgia, and Guinea—have eliminated river blindness, malaria, and sleeping sickness, marking major victories in global health and disease eradication.
What's right: Egypt certified malaria-free
Egypt has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation - an historic milestone in public health - after three consecutive years of having had no transmission of the disease.