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Inauguration of the Phase 2 of the Mass Drug Administration for Filariasis

Content Editor: Akhila Nandan

August 17, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM

Public Health Laws and Regulations, Filariasis Elimination, Mass Drug Administration, NVBDCP

Content Editor: Akhila Nandan

  • The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare pledged to eliminate filariasis by 2027 during the inauguration of the 2nd phase of the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration. 

  • The 2nd phase shall cover nine endemic states (Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh). 

  • The minister has also emphasized the importance of a holistic approach toward achieving this goal. 

  • He also cited that both treatments, as well as prevention by vector control measures, should be the focus of action, which could be achieved by: 

  1. The synergy between the state and central governments. 

  2. Mass campaigns.

  3. Community engagement.

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