Which of the following statement/statements is/are incorrect regarding the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign launched by the Uttar Pradesh government?

1. The campaign aims to eradicate filariasis and will be conducted in 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

2. During the campaign, health workers will conduct door-to-door visits administering medicine to the entire population, excluding children less than two years of age, pregnant women, and those facing serious illnesses.

3. The Central government has set a deadline of 2027 for the complete elimination of filariasis from Uttar Pradesh.

Solution

The Uttar Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is all set to launch the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign from February 5 to 15. •  The campaign, to be carried out as part of a mission to eradicate filariasis from the state, will be conducted in 17 districts of the state. •     During the campaign, proficient health workers will a conduct door-to-door visit administering medicine for prevention of filariasis to the entire population, with the exclusion of children less than two years of age, pregnant women, and those facing serious illnesses. •     The Central government has set a deadline of 2027 for the complete elimination of filariasis from the country. Learn Along: About Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben Patel                Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath                   Capital: Lucknow