Day 37
Health & SocialSkim2025-02-10
Nationwide Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis
What Happened
The Union Health Ministry launched the 2025 Mass Drug Administration campaign to provide free preventive medication for Lymphatic Filariasis. The door-to-door drive covers 111 endemic districts across 13 states, targeting over 17.5 crore people.
Why It Matters
The initiative is critical for India's goal to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global Sustainable Development Goal target.
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