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TN govt launches door-to-door leprosy detection campaign
Chennai, Feb 13: The Tamil Nadu Health Department on Thursday commenced a statewide leprosy case detection campaign to screen suspected cases. The campaign will continue until February 28 with over 20,000 volunteers conducting intensive door-to-door screenings.
Gujarat: Union Health Minister kickstarts initiative to combat lymphatic filariasis
Gandhinagar, Feb 10: In a step towards eradicating Lymphatic Filariasis (commonly known as Elephantiasis), Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda virtually launched the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) program on Monday in the presence of Gujarat Health Minister Rishikesh Patel and senior health officials.