The significant scale up and success of Transmission Assessment Surveys 'TAS' for endgame surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Bangladesh: One step closer to the elimination goal of 2020.
A K M ShamsuzzamanRouseli HaqMohammad J KarimMotasim B AzadA S M Sultan MahmoodAbul KhairMuhammad Mujibur RahmanIsrat HafizK D RamaiahCharles D MackenzieHayley E MablesonLouise A Kelly-HopePublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2017)
This is the largest scale up of TAS surveillance activities reported in any of the 73 LF endemic countries in the world. Bangladesh is now considered to have very low or no risk of LF infection after 15 years of programmatic activities, and is on track to meet elimination targets. However, it will be essential that the LF Programme continues to develop and maintain a comprehensive surveillance strategy that is integrated into the health infrastructure and ongoing programmes to ensure cost-effectiveness and sustainability.