Mass drug administration (MDA) is a public health strategy where medications are distributed to entire populations or specific groups irrespective of individual disease status, primarily to control or eliminate infectious diseases like neglected tropical diseases. This approach relies on high coverage and compliance to interrupt transmission cycles and reduce disease burden effectively.

Mass Drug Administration

A public health strategy is a coordinated approach to improving the health of populations through prevention, policy, and education. It involves collaboration across sectors to address social determinants of health and reduce health disparities.

Public Health Strategy

Medications distribution

Entire populations

Specific Groups

Individual disease status

Control or eliminate infectious diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions in 149 countries, affecting more than one billion people who live in poverty and lack access to basic healthcare services. These diseases contribute to a cycle of poverty and stigma, as they cause significant morbidity and mortality, impair childhood growth and development, and hinder economic productivity.

Neglected Tropical Diseases

High Coverage

Compliance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to an organization's business processes. It ensures that organizations operate within legal frameworks and ethical boundaries, thereby minimizing risks and enhancing trust with stakeholders.

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