PROGRAMS OF DOH

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
GROUP-4A
Filariasis Elimination Program
Various provinces and areas in the country still experience an outbreak of
Filariasis, which is a disease caused by parasitic roundworms usually transmitted
through mosquito bites. Consequently, this program aims to eliminate Filariasis
as a public health problem through a comprehensive approach and universal
access to quality health services that combat the disease such as mass treatment
programs integrated with parasitic control programs and elimination campaigns.
Vision: Healthy and productive individuals and families for filariasis-free
Philippines
Mission: Elimination of Filariasis as public health problem thru a comprehensive
approach and universal access to quality health services
Filariasis Elimination Program
Types of Service:

Trainings
 Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention due to Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)
 Orientation on Dossier Preparation for LF Elimination online course
 Orientation on Transmission Assessment Survey
 Orientation on Filariasis Test Strip
 Orientation of Post Validation Surveillance
Filariasis Elimination Program
National/Government
 CHED

International Partners
 World Health Organization
 USAID through Research Triangle Institute