According to the WHO classification of countries by malaria status, what is the difference between a country that has been 'certified malaria-free' an...

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According to the WHO classification of countries by malaria status, what is the difference between a country that has been 'certified malaria-free' and one in the 'prevention of reintroduction' phase?

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A certified malaria-free country has had zero indigenous cases for >=3 consecutive years and has been officially certified by WHO; a country in prevention of reintroduction has recently eliminated malaria but has not yet received formal certification

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There is no difference

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Certified malaria-free means no mosquitoes exist in the country

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Prevention of reintroduction applies only to island nations

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Certification requires zero cases for 10 years

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According to the WHO classification of countries by malaria status, what is the difference between a country that has been 'certified malaria-free' and one in the 'prevention of reintroduction' phase?