01585nas a2200205   4500000000100000008004100001260004400042653002500086653001000111653001000121653001800131653001600149100001300165245006000178856008700238300000800325490000700333520102500340022001401365       2024                            d  bSpringer Science and Business Media LLC10aLymphatic filariasis10aGhana10aChina10aElephantiasis10aElimination1 aKoray MH00aGhana’s path towards eliminating lymphatic filariasis  uhttps://tropmedhealth.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s41182-024-00596-2.pdf  a1-90 v523 a<p>Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a debilitating parasitic disease that has been prevalent in various parts of the world, including China and Ghana. This paper explores the historical context of lymphatic filariasis in Ghana and China, as well as the fights towards eliminating the disease in both countries. The review also covered the strategies employed by the Chinese government to eliminate lymphatic filariasis and the key lessons that Ghana can learn from China's success. The discussion highlights the importance of political commitment, multisectoral collaboration, tailoring control strategies to local contexts, adopting a comprehensive approach, and emphasising health education and community mobilisation. By adopting these lessons and fostering a robust national strategy, engaging diverse stakeholders, and ensuring active community involvement, Ghana can work towards achieving lymphatic filariasis elimination, improving public health, and fostering sustainable development.</p>
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