Jharkhand's Bold Move: Eradicating Elephantiasis by 2029
Published on: Feb. 10, 2026, 11:30 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A 16-day mass drug administration campaign has been launched in 14 districts of Jharkhand to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2029, targeting nearly half a million people. Health workers will distribute drugs at designated booths and through door-to-door visits, excluding children under two, pregnant, and seriously ill individuals.
