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96Annual Report on Lymphatic Filariasis 2003FIJIThe entire population of 824 700 is considered to be LFendemic,and the CFA prevalence in 2002 was 16.6%. Theevaluation of the prevalence of lymphoedema in 1995was 0.2%. In 2002, Fiji started the first MDA round witha reported coverage of 70.4%. In 2003, the second MDAtargeted 483 983 people from a population of 776 173,with a reported coverage of 62.4%.Two drug distribution strategies were chosen: door-todoorand booth distribution. Technical support was providedby WHO and CDC with additional support for DECand ICT cards being provided by the JICA.Figure 3.143 LF at-risk populationFigure 3.144 Geographical coverageChapter 3 Programme implementationPopulation in millions1.00.80.60.40.20.0Total pop.0.82 MAt-risk pop.0.82 M% of at-risk population covered1007550250100 10020022003Figure 3.145 MDA reported coverageFigure 3.146 IUs with reported coverage >65%100100100 10090808060%7070.4%406062.4205020022003020022003