卫生组织承认巴西是美洲第一个消除淋巴丝虫病的国家。 WHO recognizes Brazil as the first country in the Americas to eliminate lymphatic filariasis.

世界卫生组织 （WHO） 已确认巴西消除了淋巴丝虫病或象皮病这一公共卫生问题。 The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized Brazil for eliminating lymphatic filariasis, or elephantiasis, as a public health issue. 巴西是美洲第一个实现这一目的的国家,自1997年以来实施了全面战略,包括大规模药物分配和病媒控制。 Brazil, the first country in the Americas to achieve this, implemented comprehensive strategies since 1997, including mass drug distribution and vector control. 这一里程碑使巴西成为卫生组织为取得这一成就而确认的第20个国家,突出了合作努力防治被忽视的热带疾病的重要性。 This milestone makes Brazil the 20th nation validated by WHO for this achievement, highlighting the significance of collaborative efforts in combating neglected tropical diseases.