West Bengal Launches Program to End Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027

By Gkbooks 12 February, 2023

The government of West Bengal is launching a program to get rid of a disease called Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027.

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Elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, is a neglected tropical disease caused by filarial parasites transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.

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The government of West Bengal has begun a widespread distribution of drugs to combat Lymphatic Filariasis in five districts.

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The elimination drive against lymphatic filariasis has been introduced in Bankura, Purulia, West Burdwan, Birbhum, and Murshidabad.

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It aims to improve the health of its citizens by getting rid of diseases such as lymphatic filariasis, which are spread by mosquitoes.

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The health department will employ a treatment called double drug therapy to achieve their goal.

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During the specified period, health workers who have received training will visit every household in these five districts .....

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and provide anti-filarial medication to everyone except for children under two years of age, pregnant women, and individuals who are seriously ill.

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The state previously had 35,631 patients with a condition called lymphoedema and 13,846 with hydrocele.

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