Union Minister Nadda launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination through a video conference with State Health Ministers and senior officials of 13 identified LF endemic states, including Assam on Monday.
Digital Desk: Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on Monday attended the virtual launch session of the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination, launched by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda. Participating in the virtual launch event, Minister Singhal said that some individuals from Tinsukia, Biswanath, and Sonitpur districts were infected with filariasis.
Union Minister Nadda launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination through a video conference with State Health Ministers and senior officials of 13 identified LF endemic states, including Assam on Monday.
The State Health Ministers who participated in the meeting were Satya Kumar Yadav (Andhra Pradesh), Ashok Singhal (Assam), Shyam Bihari Jaiswal (Chhattisgarh), Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel (Gujarat), Irfan Ansari (Jharkhand), Dinesh Gundu Rao (Karnataka), Rajendra Shukla (Madhya Pradesh), Mukesh Mahaling (Odisha), Mangal Pandey (Bihar), Prakashrao Abitkar (Maharashtra) and Brijesh Pathak (Uttar Pradesh).
Taking to Instagram, Minister Ashok Singhal wrote, "Furthering our commitment to a Swasth, Sashakt Assam, I launched the National Deworming Day programme in Dhekiajuli today. This initiative aims to safeguard children from parasitic infections, ensuring their healthy growth and development."
He further added, "I also participated in the Virtual Launch of the Mass Drug Administration Campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by Hon'ble Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Shri J P Nadda Ji-an important step towards eradicating this disease from Assam. These health
initiatives mark a significant stride in our mission to build a healthier Assam."
Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) is a painful and disfiguring disease caused by filarial parasites which transform through mosquito bites.
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