Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, causes painful swelling of the limbs.

Kiribati has eliminated lymphatic filariasis, otherwise known as elephantiasis, after a 19-year-long public health campaign.

Photo: 123RF Also known as elephantiasis, the mosquito-borne disease can lead to permanent disfigurement and disability.

Frank Hawking pioneered a treatment for lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, which causes enlarged body parts.

Many were afflicted with that dreadful complaint known as elephantiasis-theirlegs being swollen to an enormous size.

The World Health Organisation announced last month had won its battle against the mosquito borne disease also known as elephantiasis.