Strong leadership, drug donations helped Malawi eliminate elephantiasis

NAIROBI — Just over a decade ago, there were parts of Malawi where nearly 80% of the population was infected by lymphatic filariasis, or LF, a parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes and commonly known as elephantiasis.

This disabling and disfiguring disease causes swelling in the limbs, genitals, and breasts and causes painful attacks which cause the skin to thicken.

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