10-day mass drug administration campaign against elephantiasis begins today
Summary
A 10-day mass drug administration campaign against elephantiasis has started in Banke district, targeting over 357,000 people in various municipalities with a Rs 4.3 million budget.
Key Points
- A 10-day drug administration campaign against elephantiasis began in Duduwa rural municipality, Banke district.
- Health workers administer medicine at patients' homes and organize group discussions to encourage drug consumption.
- The campaign targets 357,513 people across Duduwa, Narainapur, and Nepalgunj areas.
- A Rs 4.3 million budget has been allocated for the campaign to eliminate elephantiasis.
