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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