Uttar Pradesh launches a five-year drug campaign to eliminate filariasis by 2027.

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to eradicate filariasis by 2027 through a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign starting February 10. The campaign will cover 14 districts, using triple-drug therapy in 12 and double-drug therapy in two. Anti-filariasis drugs will be given to healthy individuals annually for five years. Community radio stations and health organizations are supporting the effort to raise awareness and combat the disease.

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