National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
- The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is an umbrella programme for prevention and control of vector borne diseases (VBDs), viz., Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Dengue, Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis (JE).
- These diseases pose major public health problems and hamper socio-economic development.
- Generally the rural, tribal and urban slum areas are inhabited mostly by people of socio-economic groups who are more prone to develop VBDs and are considered as high risk groups.
- Although malaria was once nearly eradicated in India, it returned to the country with a vengeance in the late 1970s.
- Today, malaria and other vector-borne diseases are the most widespread cause of death, disability and economic loss in India especially among the poor who have limited access to timely and effective treatment.
Reports
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Achievements under NVDCP 2021 | 23 Sep 2021 | 2908 Kb |
