10-day mass drug administration campaign for elephantiasis outbreak in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland West province.

An elephantiasis outbreak in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland West province has led the government to initiate a 10-day mass drug administration campaign. The disease, affecting lymph nodes, was confirmed in rural Kariba, with 21 pupils testing positive. Health officials are urging community involvement in this free initiative. The World Health Organization reports over 882 million people globally are at risk and need preventive treatment to control the disease.

September 14, 2024
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