Was October 26, 2026 a disease eradicated this year?
NO
No — no disease has been globally eradicated in 2026; only smallpox and rinderpest ever have been.
Why
- Chile verified leprosy-free in March 2026, but only nationally
- El Salvador validated for eliminating trachoma in July 2026
- WHO target: trachoma eliminated worldwide by 2030, not yet