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National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP)
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Question 1
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Consider the following:
1. Malaria
2. Japanese encephalitis
3. Lymphatic filariasis
4. Kala-azar
How many of the above given diseases are targeted to be eliminated under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP)?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Explanation
The programme to eliminate various diseases namely Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-Azar, Tuberculosis, Leprosy have been implemented by the Government of India. The National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) administers an umbrella programme, namely, National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP) for prevention and control of vector borne diseases. Under NVBDCP, three diseases namely Malaria, Filaria & Kala-Azar are under elimination programme. These diseases are targeted for elimination, and not for eradication. Eradication of the disease is permanent reduction to zero of the worldwide incidences of infection caused by specific agents as a result of deliberate efforts; and when intervention measures are no longer needed.
The aims, objectives and targets are as follows:
Malaria is targeted for elimination by 2030
Lymphatic Filariasis is targeted for elimination by 2030
Kala Azar is targeted for elimination by 2023
Hence item 2 is not correct because Japanese encephalitis is not a part of the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control programme.
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