The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis

The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis aims to stop the spread of a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It focuses on mass drug administration in affected communities, ensuring most people are treated to prevent new infections. The program also promotes improving sanitation and healthcare, plus disability management for those already affected. The goal is to interrupt transmission and eventually eliminate the disease as a public health problem, reducing suffering and economic hardship in impacted regions worldwide.