Mass Drug Administration Campaign Launched in Rautahat to Eliminate Filariasis
Summary
A mass drug administration campaign to eliminate Elephantiasis has been launched in Maulapur Municipality, Rautahat, targeting around 29,950 residents.
Key Points
- Mass drug administration campaign for filariasis elimination began in Maulapur Municipality, Rautahat.
- Mayor Rina Kumari Sah and health officials inaugurated the campaign by voluntarily taking medicine.
- Health workers will administer medicine door-to-door until the 26th targeting citizens over two years old.
- Certain groups such as pregnant women and children under 23 months are advised not to take the medicine.
