Filaria Elimination: Driving Change Through Community Leadership

Filaria, commonly known as elephantiasis, continues to affect the health and livelihoods of hardworking rural communities. Yet, with the right awareness, timely medication, and strong community participation, this preventable disease can be eliminated.

In this episode, we are joined by Manmohan Singh, CEO, Aspirational Bharat Collaborative, Piramal Foundation, who shares insights on how Piramal Foundation approaches filaria elimination, how this effort aligns with its larger vision, and what meaningful change looks like when communities lead the way.

The conversation explores why eliminating filaria is not just a public health priority but also essential for social and economic development; how community-driven program design transforms outcomes on the ground; what impact looks like beyond numbers and coverage; and how leadership support strengthens long-term public health initiatives.

Credits

Guest: Manmohan Singh, CEO, Aspirational Bharat Collaborative

Host: Sanjay

Research: Alisha

Concept: Piramal Foundation

Produced by: The Good Sight

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