HOW INDIA IS CALLED BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO), AS A S...

48. How India is called by the World Health Organization (WHO), as a significant marking

in Public Health Protection?

A.Chickenpox -Free Country

B.Yaws – Free Country

C.Polio – Free Country

D.Aids – Free Country

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Ans: B.Yaws – Free Country

Explanation:

As a significant marking in Public Health Protection, India has been declared as YAWS – FREE country

by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is stated that India is the First ever country to become

free from YAWS and declared it free from Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus(MNTE).