Question : Vector Borne Diseases

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of cases of vector borne diseases such as malaria and dengue that came to light along with the number of deaths caused as a result thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise including Maharashtra;

(b) whether the Government proposes to start any national programme for the prevention, control and elimination of such diseases;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) the amount of funds allocated and released for the said programme, State/ UT-wise; and

(e) the other steps being taken by the Government to check the said diseases?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a): The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) deals with prevention and control of six Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) viz. Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Kala-azar, Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in India.

Disease and State/Union Territory (UT) wise statements showing the number of cases during the last 3 years and the current year are given at Annexure-I.

(b) to (d): National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is being implemented in the country for prevention and control of the vector borne diseases and for elimination of Kala-Azar, Filaria and Malaria. A statement showing allocation and release of funds to States/UTs is at Annexure-II.

(e): The steps being taken by the Government to check malaria and other vector borne diseases in the country are as follows:
1. Surveillance and case management

• Case detection (active and passive)- intensified during high transmission period
• Early diagnosis and complete treatment (No specific drugs against Dengue, Chikungunya and J.E.)
• Sentinel surveillance

2. Integrated Vector Management (IVM)
• Indoor residual spray (IRS)
• Long-Lasting Insecticidal nets (LLINs)
• Anti-larval measures including Larvivorous fish, Chemical and Bio-larvicide, source reduction
3. Epidemic preparedness and rapid response.

4. Supportive interventions
• Capacity building
• Behaviour change communication (BCC)
• Intersectoral collaboration
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E)
• Operational research and applied field research
• Vaccination only against J.E
• Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) using Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (DEC) and Albendazole/ IDA (Ivermectin, DEC and Albendazole) for LF.