Fighting Filariasis: Uttar Pradesh to Introduce Triple Drug Therapy

Fighting Filariasis: Uttar Pradesh to Introduce Triple Drug Therapy

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to initiate a Triple Drug Therapy (TDA) as a preventive and countering measure against filariasis. Combatting Filariasis: Prevention, Treatment, and Public Awareness Filariasis is the second largest cause of long-term disability in the world. Avoiding mosquitoes and taking medicine is the only way to avoid it.To make … Read more

Campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis Launched

Fighting Filariasis: Uttar Pradesh to Introduce Triple Drug Therapy

High-burden districts in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh jointly launched the campaign on Friday. Launching the campaign, Bhushan said collective action is required to tackle the disease. He called on all states to focus on directly observed therapy rather than drug distribution. He emphasized focusing … Read more