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37.

Which country was recognized in September 2026 as the first in South America to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem?

Chile

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38.

Which WHO region became free of trachoma as a public health problem following Timor-Leste's validation?

South-East Asia Region

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39.

Which country received WHO validation in September 2026 for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem?

Timor-Leste

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40.

Which organization validates countries for eliminating diseases such as trachoma as public health problems?

World Health Organization

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41.

Which declaration and programme of action is marking its 25th anniversary at a UN high-level meeting in 2026?

Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

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42.

Which declaration's 40th anniversary is being commemorated by the UN in September 2026?

Declaration on the Right to Development

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43.

Which international observance is marked by a UN high-level plenary meeting on 29 September 2026?

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

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44.

Which global health issue is the subject of a UN high-level meeting on 25 September 2026?

Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

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45.

Which global issue is the subject of a UN high-level meeting on 24 September 2026?

Threats posed by sea-level rise

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46.

What is the central theme of the 81st UN General Assembly session?

Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All

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47.

On what date did the general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly begin?

22 September 2026

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48.

Which city is hosting the UN General Assembly's 2026 high-level week?

New York City

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