Lymphatic filariasis is a disease that is a priority for elimination by 2027 in India.

There are 345 districts in 20 states and union territories in India that are endemic to lymphatic filariasis.

The Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign has been conducted more than 15-20 times to eliminate lymphatic filariasis in India.

However, only 138 districts have completed the MDA campaign.

The first phase of the campaign for elimination was launched on February 10, 2024.

A campaign has been launched to prevent the spread of disease in areas affected by it.

The campaign will provide free preventive medication to residents in 92 districts across 11 states and will continue for the next two weeks.

India has taken several measures to accelerate progress towards the goal of eliminating lymphatic filariasis by 2027, three years before the global target.

In order to achieve thorough sensitization, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has advised working in a mission mode approach with social mobilization and active community participation.