COLOMBO: Measles and rubella have been eradicated from Sri Lanka and the Maldives after decades of immunization programs, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

“Coming at a time when the entire world is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, this success is encouraging and demonstrates the importance of joint efforts,” WHO Regional Director Khetrapal Singh said in a statement.

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