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Bihar Achieves Major Milestone in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 07 Jul 2026, 10:01 AM
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Bihar has achieved significant success in its campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), earning praise from the UN and WHO. Three districts have successfully passed the TAS-1 survey.
Bihar has marked a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to eradicate Lymphatic Filariasis, commonly known as Elephantiasis. The state's progress has been recognized and appreciated by both the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
This success is particularly highlighted by the fact that three districts within Bihar – Araria, Madhepura, and Supaul – have successfully cleared the Transmission Assessment Survey (TAS-1). Passing this survey is a crucial step in the process of eliminating the disease.
The campaign's effectiveness in these districts demonstrates a strong commitment to public health and disease control within the state.
This success is particularly highlighted by the fact that three districts within Bihar – Araria, Madhepura, and Supaul – have successfully cleared the Transmission Assessment Survey (TAS-1). Passing this survey is a crucial step in the process of eliminating the disease.
The campaign's effectiveness in these districts demonstrates a strong commitment to public health and disease control within the state.