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CENCET. Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (PELF), Dominican Republic: 2005 Research & Development (R & D) Re-Application. Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in the Americas 5 th Regional Program Review Group (RPRG) Meeting (San José, Costa Rica, 25–27 October 2005).
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CENCET Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (PELF), Dominican Republic:2005 Research & Development (R&D) Re-Application Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in the Americas 5th Regional Program Review Group (RPRG) Meeting (San José, Costa Rica, 25–27 October 2005)
Filariasis Mapping Situation PEFL: ENDEMIC STATUS Not endemic In process Endemic Under investigation COUNTRIES
Map of IUs to Be Treated 2005–2006 IUs to be re-treated New IUs to be treated IUs = Implementation Units
Summary of 2005 Plan • - MDA extension to all national foci. • Evaluation and classification of all suspected cases detected in the Southwest focal area. • Training for health workers in morbidity care in the Southwest focal area. • Reactivation of the surgical component. • Extend detection and evaluation of suspected cases to all foci in the country.