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Filariasis-elimination drive from Feb 10

Filariasis-elimination drive from Feb 10


Tribune News Service

New Delhi, January 17

Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul has urged Ministries to work with the Health Ministry to help eliminate filariasi. The mass drug administration campaign will be taken on a mission mode in two phases every year beginning on February 10 and August 10.

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