The Health Protection Agency reported no new filariasis cases since 24 December 2023 after screenings of over 778 people, including 567 migrant workers and 211 locals. A total of 32 cases have been found, all among migrant workers, with screening continuing in several locations and no community spread reported.
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The first case was found on 14 December.
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despite extensive screenings of over 778 individuals, including 567 migrant workers and 211 locals
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A total of 25 cases were found in Kulhudhuffushi City, and another seven were confirmed in the Malé region.
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All of them were migrant workers. In total, 32 cases were found.
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with the last case detected in 2004. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the disease eradicated in 2016.
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