The First Regional Technical Advisory Group (RTAG) Meeting for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination Programme in South-East Asia

The first RTAG meeting for LF elimination in South-East Asia took place from June 25-27, 2024, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The meeting brought together national programme managers and experts to assess the region’s progress, share knowledge, and identify strategic actions for eliminating lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem by 2030​.

A key challenge highlighted at the meeting is the need to boost community participation in LF-Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaigns in India, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Nepal, as this is vital for…