Question
Download Solution PDFIn 2023, the Government of India launched the nationwide 'Sarva Dawa Sevan' or mass drug administration to eliminate the disease ___________.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is lymphatic filariasis.Key Points
- Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection that can cause severe swelling and disability, known as elephantiasis.
- It is spread by mosquitoes and affects over 120 million people worldwide, with the majority of cases in India.
- The Sarva Dawa Sevan program aims to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by administering drugs to entire populations in high-risk areas, regardless of whether they are infected or not.
- This approach is known as mass drug administration.
Additional Information
- Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder.
- It affects the production of hemoglobin, which can lead to anemia.
- Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus.
- It can cause birth defects and neurological problems.
- Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a form of tuberculosis that is resistant to the two most powerful anti-TB drugs.
- It is a serious public health threat in India.
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