Second phase of nationwide bi-annual MDA campaign 2024 launched to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis The campaign targets 63 endemic districts across Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh
LF is not neglected disease but priority disease for elimination: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya “Let us aim to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target, through the five-pronged roadmap”
Maharashtra takes lead in fight against Lymphatic Filariasis Six districts in the state to launch Mass Drug Administration (MDA) from 1st July
Over one billion people suffer from neglected tropical diseases: NCPEDP Leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, kala azar, schistosomiasis, trachoma and trichuriasis are examples of neglected tropical diseases…
HDFC ERGO launches cover for vector borne diseases The policy will cover individual against common mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, Japanese…
Actor Swwapnil Joshi appointed as ‘Brand Ambassador for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis’ Joshi will help raise awareness about Lymphatic Filariasis and the government’s efforts to eliminate the disease from Maharashtra