Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Northeastern States of India, with Particular Reference to Assam and Prospects of Elimination

2018 
India is committed for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis (ELF) by 2020. Efforts were made to achieve this goal across the country during the last 10 years or so, and data thus generated reflect both the success and weaknesses of the ELF programme. India is contributing highest load of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) infection to the global scenario, thus facing a massive challenge to make ELF programme a success. In this endeavour, the implementation of single annual dose of diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) and albendazole (Alb), in more than 250 endemic districts of the country for 8–10 years in a row, speaks volumes about the daunting commitment of the Government of India towards this programme. Apart from ensuring consistency in delivery of drugs for LF, the mapping of the areas which are still not covered under mass drug administration (MDA) is also a challenge for the programme managers. Data on endemicity of the LF are lacking specially from northeastern states of India.
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