Toward the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: progress, perspectives, and strategic directions

Toward the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: progress, perspectives, and strategic directions

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has achieved important milestones in its national effort to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), a disfiguring neglected tropical disease (NTD) that historically threatened more than 53 million people. Despite persistent challenges related to financing, infrast...

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Main Authors: Sylvain Mupoyi, Jean Kalle Kalenga, Kelly Zongo, Martha Mberu, Naomi Pitchouna Awaca Uvon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
lymphatic filariasis
Democratic Republic of Congo
elimination
mass drug administration
neglected tropical diseases
WHO targets
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2025.1605161/full
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