Bangladesh eliminates lymphatic filariasis: WHO

May 13, 2023

Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.

Nadda launches National Mass Drug Administration Round for Lymphatic Filariasis elimination

Feb 10, 2025

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday launched the National Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Round for the elimination of...

Union Health Ministry launches nationwide 'Sarva Dawa Sevan' campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027

Feb 10, 2023

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday launched a nationwide 'Sarva Dawa Sevan' or Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aiming to eliminate...

MoS Health SP Baghel launches Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis elimination

Feb 10, 2024

The campaign aims to check disease transmission by providing free preventive medications to residents in areas affected by the disease. The campaign will cover...

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reaffirms government's commitment to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027

Feb 10, 2026

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) through...

Let us aim to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of global target: Mandaviya

Jan 14, 2023

Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired the national symposium on India's roadmap to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) at Vigyan Bhawan and said...