Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Campaign

Goal

Eliminate LF by 2027

Disease

• Also called Elephantiasis

• Caused by parasitic worms

• Spread by mosquitoes

Strategy

Five-Pronged Strategy

Central pillar:
Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA)

Coverage

• 124 districts

• 12 states

• 719 blocks

Target

Reduce microfilaria prevalence below 1%

GS-II

Public Health