Cysticercosis Control Program

The Cysticercosis Control Program aims to reduce infection caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium, which can lead to serious health issues. The program focuses on improving sanitation, promoting pig husbandry practices, and ensuring proper meat inspection to prevent transmission. Education is provided to communities about hygiene and safe food handling. In infected areas, treatments are offered to individuals with the parasite, and efforts are made to control how pigs are raised and slaughtered. Together, these strategies help break the cycle of infection, protecting both human health and livestock.