ASSESSING THE DRUG SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS OF MDA-LF PROGRAM OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS; POST 7 YEARS OF THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION IN PEKALONGAN TOWN CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA.

Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 3

Abstract

MDA-LF is part of a global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by less than 1% amongst the population, launched by World Health Organization (WHO) in 2000. This study aimed to find out the magnitude of coverage, the operational issues related to the process of drug distribution and as well as the success factors of MDA-LF LF. Methods: This study used mixed method, interviewed 26 respondents and collected secondary data from Pekalongan Town Health Office. Results: The coverage rate of MDA-LF LF in Pekalongan Town was 93% but the LF rate was still stand at >1%. There was no hindrance with the MDA-LF distribution, however, many people did not want to consume the MDA-LF drug package.

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Ali Jarghon, Hanifa Denny, Chriswardani Suryawati.

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  • EP ID EP545140
  • DOI 10.21474/IJAR01/8776
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Ali Jarghon, Hanifa Denny, Chriswardani Suryawati. (2019). ASSESSING THE DRUG SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS OF MDA-LF PROGRAM OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS; POST 7 YEARS OF THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION IN PEKALONGAN TOWN CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA.. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 7(3), 1422-1427. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-545140