Archive · 10 Aug 2025
UP Launches Filariasis Eradication Campaign by 2027
The Uttar Pradesh government wants to get rid of filariasis, a disease from mosquito bites, by 2027.
They're giving medicine to people in 27 districts.
Schools and ration shops are helping spread the word.
Over 35,000 workers will give out the medicine door-to-door.
The medicine can prevent swelling and other problems caused by the disease.
The government hopes everyone takes part to stop filariasis.
UP launched a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to eliminate filariasis by 2027.
The campaign started on Sunday across 195 blocks in 27 districts.
Multiple departments, including Education and Food & Civil Supplies, are participating.
Over 35,483 drug administrators and 7,096 supervisors are deployed.
The campaign aims to prevent filariasis, spread by mosquito bites.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh health department.
- What
- Mass Drug Administration campaign to eliminate filariasis.
- When
- Started on Sunday.
- Where
- 195 blocks across 27 districts in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2027.
- Campaign Goal
- Filariasis-free state by 2027
- Campaign Type
- Mass Drug Administration (MDA)
- Districts Involved
- 27
- Blocks Involved
- 195
- Drug Administrators
- 35,483+
- Supervisors
- 7,096
