Filariasis Elimination Program
Various provinces and areas in the country still experience an outbreak of Filariasis, which is a disease caused by parasitic roundworms usually transmitted through mosquito bites. Consequently, this program aims to eliminate Filariasis as a public health problem through a comprehensive approach and universal access to quality health services that combat the disease such as mass treatment programs integrated with parasitic control programs and elimination campaigns.
Vision
Healthy and productive individuals and families for filariasis-free Philippines
Mission
Elimination of Filariasis as public health problem thru a comprehensive approach and universal access to quality health services
Policies and Laws
- Administrative Order No. 2021-0003 Guidelines on the Establishment of Integrated Elimination Hub for Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis
- Administrative Order No. 2021-0001 Guidelines in the Use of Ivermectin as an Alternative MDA in Combination with DEC and ALB for the Treatment of LF
- Executive 0369 GMA Establishing the National Program for Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis and Declaring the Month of November of Every Year as Mass Treatment for Filariasis in Established Endemic Areas
Type of Service
Trainings
- Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention due to Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)
- Orientation on Dossier Preparation for LF Elimination online course
- Orientation on Transmission Assessment Survey
- Orientation on Filariasis Test Strip
- Orientation of Post Validation Surveillance
Partners Organization
National/Government
- CHED
International Partners
- World Health Organization
- USAID through Research Triangle Institute