For the whole world to eradicate malaria, maybe we need to look at the successful countries.

If they’ve accomplished it, then there might be a blueprint to getting rid of the disease in other places.

In 2016, the WHO certified that Sri Lanka was malaria-free.

While many countries have gotten rid of malaria, Sri Lanka is a surprising addition to that list. The island south of India was home to one of the world’s worst malaria epidemics in the 1935. At its peak, the disease reached 1.5 million people, killing 80,000 of the citizens. These epidemics in the late 1900s were an effect of the poor surveillance of malaria as well as civil war.

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With the Caribbean holding 24 countries and even more cultures, it’s no surprise that the region holds some of the most diverse and exciting foods in the world.

Here’s a look at some of the most delicious and interesting foods in the Caribbean:

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No matter where you are traveling you run the risk of valuables being lost or stolen.

Luckily, you aren’t helpless to these unfortunate situations. By being a bit cautious, there’s no reason you should return home with less items than when you left.

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You may have heard of “combination” vaccines. These immunizations protect against more than one disease or virus. But, what exactly are they? How do they work?

Children receive vaccines from infancy to protect them from various diseases. Many of these infections could be fatal to them due to their growing immune system.

These routine shots can be hard on children and parents. The frequent trips to the hospital and many rounds of shots can quickly create frustration with the whole process. To combat this fatigue, most doctors recommend getting more than one shot per visit.

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For the past 11 years, the World Economic Forum has put together a list of the safest countries in the world to visit. These countries made it to the top five in 2017. This is based on a variety of factors including growth, policy, and security.

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