As per the National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India (2016-2030), which one of the following has to be achieved by the year 2027?
The entire country to have no indigenous case of malaria and no deaths due to malaria
The correct answer is that by 2027 the entire country should have no indigenous case of malaria and no deaths due to malaria. The National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India (2016-2030) of NVBDCP (now NCVBDC) classifies districts into Categories 0 to 3 by annual parasite incidence and sets these milestones: by 2016, eliminate malaria from all Category 1 districts; by 2020, bring all States/UTs to Category 1 or 0; by 2022, eliminate malaria from Category 2 and 3 districts; by 2024, zero indigenous cases and deaths in the remaining States/UTs; by 2027, interrupt indigenous transmission nationwide; and by 2030, sustain this and obtain WHO certification of malaria-free status.
'Less than 1 case per 1000 population at risk' is wrong, as an API below 1 is only the pre-elimination benchmark for reclassifying districts. The option pairing 'less than 1 indigenous case per 1000' with 'less than 1 death per 10000' fails likewise, since elimination demands zero indigenous cases. 'No indigenous case with less than 1 death per 100000' is internally inconsistent, because once indigenous transmission is interrupted there can be no indigenous malaria deaths at all.
Key point: Elimination means zero indigenous cases, not a low incidence. Remember 2027 = transmission interrupted, 2030 = malaria-free certification.
Important Questions from Infectious Disease Control & Prevention
As per the Open Vial Policy, partially used multidose vials of which of the following vaccines can be used over more than one immunization session?
1. BCG vaccine
2. DPT vaccine
3. Hepatitis B vaccine
4. Measles vaccine
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Consider the following statements regarding dengue virus :
1. It has four distinct serotypes.
2. Infection with any one serotype confers lifelong immunity for that virus serotype.
3. Secondary infection with dengue serotype 2 leads to severe form of dengue.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding dengue :
1. The mosquito becomes infective after an extrinsic incubation period of 8-10 days.
2. Once it becomes infective, the mosquito remains infective for life.
3. The genital tract of the mosquito does not get infected.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) :
1. It is transmitted by ticks.
2. It was originally called 'pig disease' because of the association with dead pigs.
3. It was first recognized in Karnataka State.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- In countries with low levels of measles transmission, what should be the appropriate age for starting immuni-zation with measles-containing vaccine (MCV)?
