Q. With reference to Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) consider the following statements:
1.Lymphatic Filariasis is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella enterica.
2.Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Bangladesh has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF).
3.In India, the government is conducting Targeted Drug Administration (TDA) campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Lymphatic filariasis commonly known as elephantiasis is a neglected tropical disease. It is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like worms called filarial nematodes. The disease is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. India aims to eliminate Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target. For this, Government of India has launched a five-pronged strategy for elimination of LF. The five pillars are as follows:
- Mass drug administration (MDA)/Multi-drug Administration Campaign (MDA) twice a year synchronized with National Deworming Day (10th Feb and 10th August),
- Early diagnosis and treatment; engagement of medical colleges for strengthening Morbidity management and disability (MMDP) services,
- Integrated Vector Control with multi sectoral coordinated efforts,
- For inter sectoral convergence with allied departments and ministries,
- Leveraging existing digital platforms for LF and exploring alternate diagnostics.
Statement 2 is correct. Lao PDR is now the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 2023.
Source: ForumIAS
