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12 July 2026

West Bengal filariasis drug drive

The topic relates to a specific public health intervention for disease elimination, which serves as useful context for questions regarding government health policies and the implementation of national health missions.

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Notes

  • West Bengal Health Department has launched a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) drive targeting filariasis (elephantiasis).
  • The initiative aims to eliminate filariasis in the state by 2030.
  • The campaign is being implemented across 10 districts in West Bengal.
  • The state is aligning its strategy with the Centre's national guidelines for disease elimination.
  • Filariasis is characterized by a long incubation period, with infected individuals often remaining asymptomatic for six to eight years, complicating early detection.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges associated with the elimination of neglected tropical diseases like filariasis in India, with specific reference to the role of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programs. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) drive mentioned in the context of filariasis?

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