Lessons from the Pacific programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: a case study of 5 countries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is an important Neglected Tropical Disease, being a major cause of disability worldwide. The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis aims to eliminate LF as a public health problem by the year 202...

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Main Authors: Huppatz Clare, Capuano Corinne, Palmer Kevin, Kelly Paul M, Durrheim David N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/92