USAID's NTD Program

A woman in Uganda suffering from lymphatic filariasis. The psychological and social stigma associated with the disease is significant and can adversely affect productivity and quality of life.

Reference: Evans, D.B., Gelband, H., Vlassof, C., Social and Economic Factors and the Control of Lymphatic Filariasis: A Review. Acta Trop, 53:1-26, 1993.