Question : Rise in Dengue-Malaria Cases

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

(a) whether cases of dengue and malaria have risen in the country over the last few years, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(b) the details of the number of cases and deaths reported in the country during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether ICU healthcare resources are overburdened and nearly a fifth of these resources are consumed by dengue/tropical fever etc., if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government; and

(d) the details of various schemes launched/reviewed and funds allocated by the Government for controlling such diseases in various parts of the country including Jharkhand along with the outcome of review and the other measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 107* FOR 9TH FEBRUARY, 2018

(a) & (b): Malaria has been declining in the country over the last three years (2015-2017). However, Dengue is spreading in various parts of country as its transmission is governed by many ecological factors. Also, unplanned developmental activities, improper water storage, population movement, improper solid waste management etc play crucial role in the upsurge of Dengue.

The state-wise number of cases & deaths due to Dengue reported during last three years and current year (till 28.01.18) in the country is at Annexure-1 and of Malaria during last three years is at Annexure-2.

(c) & (d): Majority of Dengue and Malaria cases do not require hospitalization and are treated at various health facilities. Dengue fever in normal condition is known to be a self-limiting viral disease. However, in certain clinical conditions, few cases may have severe manifestations or complications, for which such patients need to be closely monitored requiring hospitalization. The Government has launched a National Programme viz. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) under National Health Mission (NHM) for prevention and control of these diseases. Besides, another national programme viz. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) is implemented under NHM in all States/UTs including Jharkhand with the objective to detect and respond to epidemic prone disease outbreaks including outbreaks due to vector borne diseases. To prevent the spread of such outbreaks, States/UTs are provided with additional manpower, training of identified Rapid Response Team (RRT) members for outbreak investigations, strengthening of laboratories for detection of epidemic prone diseases, IT equipment for data entry, analysis and data transfer, and provision of funds for operationalization of the programme.
Various steps taken by Government of India (GoI) for prevention and control of Dengue and Malaria in the country including Jharkhand is given at Annexure-3.

The details of funds allocated by the Government for controlling Vector Borne Diseases including Dengue & Malaria are at Annexure-4.