Toward the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: progress, perspectives, and strategic directions

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has achieved important milestones in its national effort to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), a disfiguring neglected tropical disease (NTD) that historically threatened more than 53 million people. Despite persistent challenges related to financing, infrast...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Main Authors:	Sylvain Mupoyi, Jean Kalle Kalenga, Kelly Zongo, Martha Mberu, Naomi Pitchouna Awaca Uvon
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Subjects:	lymphatic filariasis Democratic Republic of Congo elimination mass drug administration neglected tropical diseases WHO targets
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2025.1605161/full