LEARNING CENTRES

ANTI-FILARIASIS CAMPAIGN

Learning outcomes

At the end of the visit, the student will be expected to:

  • Describe the objectives of the AFC and the need for a special programme
  • Describe the services provided and their implementation
  • Describe the management of patients in the community
  • Describe entomological surveillance in relation to integrated vector control and its relevance
  • Discuss constraints and limitations of the programme
  • Critically evaluate the implementation of AFC and suggest ways to improve it

Content areas

  • Objectives of the AFC and the need for a special programme
  • Organisational structure
  • Services provided and their implementation
  • Management of patients in the community
  • Constraints and limitations of the programme

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Faculty of Medicine,
University of Kelaniya,
P.O Box 6,
Thalagolla Road,
Ragama,
Sri Lanka

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