Unified efforts to eradicate filariasis in UP; MDA campaign to run from Nov 19 to Dec 5

Lucknow, Nov 12 (UNI) Preparations are underway to launch a massive campaign to make Uttar Pradesh filariasis-free. The state Health Department has geared up to ensure the success of the Sarvajan Dawa Adhiniyam (MDA) campaign, which will begin on November 19. State Principal Secretary Medical and Health Hekali Jhimomi stated that inter-departmental cooperation is crucial for the success of this campaign. She will personally speak with the District Magistrates of all 16 districts and, through district-level department heads, urge them to activate officers and employees. She will also appeal for photos of DMs taking medication to go viral. The Principal…