Lymphatic Filariasis Archives

Union Health Minister Launches Nationwide MDA Campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis

Bureau The News Hashtag3 months ago04 mins

New Delhi: The Government has intensified its fight against Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) with the launch of the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda formally inaugurated the initiative via video conference, engaging with State Health Ministers and senior officials from 13 endemic states to ensure its smooth implementation. The…

Odisha Launches Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Programme to Combat Lymphatic Filariasis

Bureau The News Hashtag1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare, is set to kick off the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme from 10th to 19th February 2024 to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in seven endemic districts of Odisha. The targeted districts include Bolangir, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Khordha, and Nayagarh. A state-level media sensitization workshop was conducted…