Anti Filariasis Campaign is the national programme of the Ministry of Health responsible for the control and prevention of Lymphatic Filariasis in Sri Lanka. The campaign extends the services to both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with filariasis, people with lymphoedema, and other manifestations of lymphatic filariasis to treat and improve their quality of life.
Welcome to Anti Filariasis Campaign!
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Parasitological screening in endemic districts
Treatment of all microfilariaemic patients with an effective combination of treatment
Entomological surveillance in endemic GN divisions and introduction of preventive methods of transmission
Reservoir surveillance in receptive localities for Brugian filariasis transmission
Surveillance in patients with chronic complications and alleviate sufferings through MMDP (Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention)
Training programmes
Increase awareness through advocacy, IEC activities and social mobilization
Conduct Operational Research
Monitoring and Evaluation of the programme
Inter-sectoral collaboration
Preventive measures
Parasitic detection through human and animal screening
To prevent filariasis, it is important to detect the parasite through human and animal screening.
Mass drug administration
Mass Drug Administration (MDA) is an effective strategy for controlling and eliminating lymphatic filariasis.
Preventing mosquito bites
The most effective way to prevent filariasis is by preventing mosquito bites. This can be achieved by using insect repellents that contain DEET, Picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus
Vector control
Vector control measures aim to reduce the number of mosquitoes in endemic areas by eliminating breeding sites, as these serve as prime habitats for mosquito breeding
Screening immigrant employees from endemic countries and providing treatment
immigrant employees are screened by the International Organization for Migrants (IOM) before giving them residential visa.
Dr. Udaya Rathnayake
Welcome to the website of the Anti-Filariasis Campaign, which is the public health organization responsible for lymphatic filariasis control in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka was validated as a country that
eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem
in 2016 by the World Health Organization. Currently, the programme is in the phase of post-validation surveillance, with the goal of total transmission interruption of the disease by 2030.
Director, Anti Filariasis Campaign
RECENT NEWS & EVENTS
November 12, 2024
Post validation phase
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Total number of positive cases for filariasis in 2023 (Night Blood Film, Filaria Antigen Test, Filaria Antibody Test positives)
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Total number of positive immigrant cases for filariasis in 2023 (Night Blood Film, Filaria Antigen Test, Filaria Antibody Test positives)
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Total number of lymphoedema patients registered at the clinics in endemic districts (up to 2023)
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Total number of new lymphoedema patients registered at the clinics in endemic districts 2023
