Role of NGOs
| 1 |
Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community
Based Organisations (CBOs), Faith Based Organisations (FBOs)
can play an important role in LF elimination. |
| 2 |
These organisations should be invited to discussions
when the annual strategic plan is prepared, so that they can
identify areas of interest for their participation, which could
be incorporated in the national plan. |
| 3 |
A list of NGOs, DBOs, FBOs and enterprising Panchayats
with the possible areas of partnership should be prepared. |
The possible areas of partnership for an active role of voluntary
organisations for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (ELF) in
India are identified in the following three specific areas:
(i) Mapping of areas through morbidity surveys,
(ii) Social Mobilization for drug compliance,
(iii) Supporting mass drug administration and management of adverse
reactions.
(iv) Morbidity Management at community level.
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