Global insights can accelerate India's journey towards the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.

India has set an ambitious target to achieve the elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem by 2027, 3 years ahead of the global target. Achieving this goal demands accelerated progress and evidence-based strategies. This review synthesises insights from the policies and interventions of 21 countries that achieved LF elimination in the past decade (2015-2024).

Access, utilisation and barriers to lymphedema care: A mixed method study in Puducherry, India.

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) causes chronic conditions such as lymphedema and hydrocele, which require continued care to prevent disease progression and reduce the risk of secondary infections. The delivery and utilisation of lymphedema care services are shaped by various socio-economic and systemic factors. Although India has implemented the strategy of mass drug administration (MDA) across all 345 endemic districts, it still lags in the implementation of morbidity care to affected individuals.

Malaria and missed school days: exploring school absenteeism patterns and local strategies in Odisha, India.

Background: Malaria continues to pose a significant global health challenge, disproportionately affecting children. While its effects on physical health are well-documented, the impact on education, particularly school absenteeism, remains less understood. This study aimed to explore the influence of malaria on school absenteeism in Odisha, India.

Factors influencing participation of elderly population in mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The success of mass drug administration (MDA) for lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination relies on achieving a participation rate of at least 65% within the endemic community. However, participation of sub-population in the community varies and a significant treatment gap among the elderly population, remains to be addressed. The present study explores the factors influencing the elderly participation in MDA and propose possible solutions to bridge the gap.

Anti-Dengue Sanitation Practices: A Health Education Approach for Municipal Sanitary Workers in Puducherry, India.

Introduction Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease of global health concern, especially in tropical areas. , its vector, thrives in inadequate sanitation conditions. The role of sanitary workers is pivotal in dengue control and prevention efforts; hence, educating them is essential for enhancing their vector control awareness.

Assessment of taste alteration and its correlation with nutritional status and quality of life among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Background: Chemotherapy is the most commonly utilized therapeutic strategy among the numerous cancer treatments. These chemotherapeutic agents have a variety of adverse reactions, one of which is taste alteration (TA), which substantially influences the patient's nutritional status and quality of life (QoL).

Objective: The study aims to assess TAs, associated factors, and the nutritional status and QoL of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.