Centre has released Rs. 2972.26 lakhs during the last three and half years to the state under National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) under the overarching umbrella of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases.
This information was given by Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, on Friday in reply to an oral question in the Lok Sabha. Ghulam Nabi Azad gave the break up released to Nagaland. (See table)
Azad informed that the government of India regularly monitors the implementation of prevention and control measures in the States/UTs under National Vector- Borne Disease Control Programme through periodic meetings at national and state level as well as through the field visits by the officers from Directorate of National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme and Regional Offices of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Besides, the performance of the States/UTs is also reviewed in the high level meetings with the State Mission Directors and State Health Secretaries.
He also said that the programme is implemented through the State/UT governments. Under National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) for prevention of malaria, distribution of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) has been scaled up in high malaria endemic areas.
For ensuring early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) malaria, Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) and Artemisnin Based Combination Therapy (ACTs) are used by ASHAs and other community workers. With a view to further strengthening, prevention and control measures against dengue and chikungunya, a Medium Term Plan has been developed for implementation.
He also said that the main strategy for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases focuses on early case detection and complete treatment of cases, integrated vector control, and behavior change communication.
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