Defining Neonatal Tetanus Elimination in India
Neonatal tetanus elimination in India is defined by achieving a specific low rate of occurrence.
The established criterion for elimination is having fewer than 1 case of neonatal tetanus per 1000 live births annually.
This benchmark is crucial for public health programs aiming to eradicate the disease.
- Elimination Target: Less than 1 case per 1000 live births per year.
Important Questions from National Child Health Programmes
- Which one of the following vaccines is NOT included in Mission Indradhanush?
According to the 'Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses' (IMNCI) classification of young infants upto 2 months, which one of the following signs is NOT included in 'Possible Serious Bacterial Infection'
Which one of the following facilities has been established at district hospitals in India to strengthen the care of low birth weight babies and sick newborns?
The specific goals for 2025 under the integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhea (GAPPD) are all of the following EXCEPT:
- Which one of the following Ministries controls the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)?
