Modules are grouped for training purposes. Source: WHO. Theory of transmission assessment surveys (TAS) Practical aspects of transmission assessment surveys WHO TAS Eligibility and
Lymphatic filiarias, or LF, has been eliminated as a public health problem in two states in Nigeria—Plateau and Nasarawa—thanks to a collaborative effort led
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending an alternative three drug treatment to accelerate the global elimination of lymphatic filariasis—a disabling and disfiguring neglected
This report summarizes the 7th meeting of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF), Washington DC, November 18-19, 2012. The theme, “A Future Free of Lymphatic
Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2014. Weekly Epidemiological Record. WHO, 2015 Overview Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is targeted for global elimination as
A video from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) describing lymphatic filariasis and their donation of the drug albendazole to help make elimination of LF a reality.
This manual is designed to teach personnel of national programmes to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, including regional and district health personnel, the essential elements of monitoring and
Note: There is a newer (2021) edition of this guide available, called Lymphatic filariasis: managing morbidity and preventing disability: an aide-mémoire for national programme
This document focuses on updating procedures for monitoring and evaluation in line with the program’s first component: to interrupt transmission of LF through MDA. Available in
This article provides an insight of how the Tanzania Lymphatic Filariasis Programme began and discusses key areas in the programme’s design. Malecela et al, Annals
Abstract on the first 8 years of The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. Hooper et al, Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology, Volume 103, 2009 –
Abstract on progress made in preventing the disability of lymphatic filariasis, the monitoring and evaluation of such disability and its control, and the integration