Progress on elimination of lymphatic filariasis in Sierra Leone

Lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis are co-endemic in 12 districts in Sierra Leone. In 2008, albendazole was added to ivermectin treatments for integrated management of both diseases. This study showed that eight districts achieved criteria for conducting final lymphatic filariasis evaluations that would eliminate the need for treatment, while four districts need two more years of treatment before repeating the evaluation.