(a) whether the Government has conducted any study on rota virus and its effects on human health;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
(c) the steps taken/proposed by the Government to contain and create awareness about the disease
in the country;
(d) whether the Government has authorised any pharmaceutical company to propagate the effects of
rota virus; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a) & (b): Several studies at different points of time have been conducted in India, indicating widespread
occurrence of rotavirus infection and disease in all regions of India.
(c): There are no specific interventions by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) to contain and
create awareness about the disease in the country. However, awareness through mass media and inter-personal
communciations and promotion of oral rehydration solution is carried out for prevention and control of
diarrhoea
(d) to (e): The MOHFW has not authorised any pharmaceutical company to propagate the effects of rota virus.