Odisha’s continuation of activities under the National Filaria Control Programme (NFCP) and its effective implementation of the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (ELF) program reflects the state’s strong aspiration toward eliminating the disease. By the year 2020, Odisha had successfully implemented mass drug administration (MDA), such that 9 out of 20 endemic districts cleared various levels of transmission assessment surveys.
Odisha’s long history of efforts toward lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination have enabled it to scale LF elimination programs and sustain outcomes.
Five key approaches enabled Odisha to emerge as an Exemplar State in LF elimination:
- Adherence to national guidelines with local adaptations
- Collaboration across departments
- Effective leadership and human resource management
- Engagement with local influencers and social mobilization campaigns
- Adaptation of learnings from previous public health interventions
This section explores each of these approaches in detail.
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