Q. Which Asian country has recently eradicated lymphatic filariasis (LF)?
Answer:
Laos
Notes: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) has successfully eradicated lymphatic filariasis (LF).
This achievement marks the country's second triumph over a neglected tropical disease (NTD) in just six years, following the elimination of trachoma as a public health concern in 2017.