Odisha: Mass Drug Administration drive to eradicate Filaria to begin tomorrow

Published By : Lelin Mallick | February 9, 2022 10:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 9: The Department of Health and Family Welfare will organize a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) round in a phased manner for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in 15 endemic districts of the state. In this regard, a virtual media sensitization workshop was organized in the state by the department in collaboration with global health strategies. The objective of this workshop was to ensure the dissemination of information highlighting the debility caused by Lymphatic Filariasis, so that people can get accurate information about the seriousness of the disease. During the workshop, Dr. Shubhashisha Mohanty, State Program Officer, Vector Borne Diseases, Department of Health and Family Welfare, said, “Keeping in mind India's commitment to eliminate filariasis by 2030 and acknowledging the importance of continuing important public health initiatives, the Government of Odisha is undertaking MDA rounds in 15 LF endemic districts in phases. The MDA rounds will be organized as per COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Government of India. The first phase of the MDA program will begin from February 10 to February 19 and the second phase from 7 March till 16 March. The eight districts that are undertaking MDA from 10 February include Angul, Balasore, Cuttack, Ganjam, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Nuapada and Nayagarh. The seven districts undertaking MDA in the second phase include Bargarh, Keonjhar, Kandhamal, Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Sundargarh and Sambalpur.

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