Ranchi: The Ranchi district administration will roll out a mass drug administration programme across the district from Feb 10 to eliminate filariasis. The programme will be organised through 619 booths across Rahe, Tamar, Sonahatu and Tamar blocks.
Door-to-door coverage will be extended till Feb 25 to ensure 100% drug administration, deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri said after a review meeting on Thursday. Over 4.91 lakh people, including pregnant women, critically ill persons and infants will be covered as a part of the drive.