For what purpose was the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program launched?

Appeared in: MP CHO -2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) is a central program aimed at preventing and controlling diseases transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes and sandflies.
Malaria is a major vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
Among the given options, only malaria is a vector-borne disease, placing it directly under the purview of the NVBDCP.

Option A: Typhoid is a water and food-borne disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, not by a vector.
Option B: Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, transmitted through contaminated food and water.
Option D: This is incorrect because typhoid and cholera are not vector-borne diseases and therefore do not fall under the NVBDCP.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing Scope and purpose of the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
Nurses play a vital role in implementing NVBDCP at the community level through health education on preventive measures like using mosquito nets, eliminating water stagnation, and wearing protective clothing.
Accurate identification and reporting of suspected vector-borne diseases are critical nursing responsibilities for surveillance and timely public health response.
What if? If a patient presents with fever and chills in an area endemic for both malaria and typhoid, a nurse should anticipate orders for both a blood smear for malaria parasites and a blood culture for typhoid, as co-infections can occur and clinical presentations can overlap.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key term in the question: 'National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP)'.
Break down the term: 'Vector Borne' is the crucial part, meaning diseases spread by organisms like insects.
Evaluate each option based on its mode of transmission.
Recall or determine that malaria is spread by mosquitoes (a vector).
Recall or determine that typhoid and cholera are spread by contaminated water or food, not vectors.
Conclude that only malaria fits the program's description, making it the correct answer and eliminating 'All of the above'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Scope and purpose of the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP)
Stem keywords: National Vector Borne Disease Control Program, NVBDCP, purpose, launched
Lead-in keywords: For what purpose
Negative lead-in flag: false

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