Vision

End Lymphatic Filariasis in Sri Lanka by 2030

Mission

To sustain the elimination of lymphatic filariasis and to prevent suffering and disabilities by enhancing surveillance and empowering health staff and the
community.

Objectives

To stop indigenous transmission of lymphatic filariasis in Sri Lanka by 2030

To prevent the re-establishment of brugian filariasis in Sri Lanka

To integrate Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention (MMDP) services with the health system and provide essential care packages to all chronic disease patients

Specific Objectives

To strengthen the post-validation parasitological surveillance and identify and treat all hot spots to reach 0% bancroftian microfilaria rate by 2030

To prevent the re-introduction of lymphatic filariasis in the country

To orient the health system for integration of MMDP services and facilitate the provision of essential care packages to all patients with chronic complications of Lymphatic Filariasis

To prevent the progression of morbidities and disabilities associated with lymphatic filariasis among patients with lymphoedema

To strengthen the post-validation entomological surveillance and integrated vector control activities to reach 0% transmission of bancroftian filariasis by 2030

To strengthen advocacy, visibility and profile of lymphatic filariasis control and elimination to mobilize resources at all levels of health, non-health and private sector stakeholders in the country

To plan, facilitate and conduct operational research to fill evidence gaps in reaching total transmission interruption of lymphatic filariasis