Kala Azar Elimination: Six African Nations Sign MoU at 78th World Health Assembly
Introduction to Kala Azar and Its Impact Kala Azar, medically known as visceral leishmaniasis (VL), is a severe parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of infected sandflies. It primarily affects the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, leading to symptoms such as prolonged fever, weight loss, anemia, and enlargement of the spleen and liver. If left…