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In this article, we highlight gaps in surveillance that overlook environmental risks and propose their integration into routine elimination activities. At the same time, we also propose strengthening community-based monitoring, systematic environmental assessments, and harmonized data collection as tools to support existing approaches. These interventions are envisaged from a One Health perspective, underscoring the interconnected roles of human, animal, and environmental health. By integrating environmental measures with established epidemiological and clinical strategies, we propose a comprehensive approach to support the sustainability of kala-azar elimination efforts. 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