Learner's Guide - Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis

LEARNING UNIT 6
Messages for the Non-Compliant
Learner’s Guide
Messages for the Non-Compliant
Learning objectives
By the end of this Unit you should be able to:
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reassure people who may be reluctant to accept the drugs
distributed during the National Programme to Eliminate
Lymphatic Filariasis
emphasize the importance of treating as many people as possible
As stated in Learning Unit 1, one of the principles of the strategy of the
Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis is the interruption of transmission
of infection through treatment of the entire at-risk population with a single
administration of two drugs given together once a year for 4-6 years. Thus,
it is critical to provide drugs to the largest number of people possible in the
endemic areas.
It is critical to provide
drugs to the largest
number of people.
By the time you are involved in drug distribution, a media campaign to raise
peoples’ awareness of the purpose of the programme will have taken place.
Nevertheless, some of the villagers may refuse to take the drugs for a series
of different reasons some of which are given below:
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