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The free-of-cost medication will be administered to over 17.5 crore population across 111 endemic districts, says JP Nadda

Lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis (Haatipaon), is a debilitating disease caused by the bite of a Culex mosquito, which breeds in polluted or stagnant water. It is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide.

Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the common household mosquito.

Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites

Warangal: No fresh cases of lymphatic filariasis also known as filaria have been detected this year in Hanamkonda, Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts which were carved out of the erstwhile Warangal district, according to the medical and health officials. Dr Madanmohan, incharge Malaria officer said 72 cases were registered in 2017, 29 in 2018, 10 […]

Two types P vivax and P falciparum malaria present with high-grade fever with chills and headache and vomiting.

The drugs will not be administered to children below two years of age, pregnant women and people suffering from serious illness.