National Malaria Eradication Programme was launched in which year?

HPSSC Staff Nurse - 2021

Community Health Nursing

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Explanation

The National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP) was officially launched in 1958.
This initiative was a progression from the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), which had been started in 1953.
The primary objective of the NMEP was to completely eradicate malaria from India, a more ambitious goal than the 'control' objective of the previous program.
The initial success of the NMCP in reducing malaria cases prompted the government to intensify efforts and launch the eradication campaign.

Option A: 1953 was the launch year of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), not the Eradication Programme. The NMCP was the precursor to the NMEP.
Option C: No major national malaria program was launched in 1970. This year falls in a period when malaria cases began to resurge after initial successes, leading to the implementation of the Modified Plan of Operation (MPO) in 1977.
Option D: By 2005, malaria control was already integrated into the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), which started in 2002. In 2005, the Global Fund-assisted Intensified Malaria Control Project (IMCP) was launched as part of the broader NVBDCP.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Milestones in India's National Health Programmes, specifically the launch year of the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the history of national health programs is crucial for Community Health Nurses to appreciate the evolution of public health strategies and their impact on disease prevalence.
Knowledge of these programs helps in community education, explaining the rationale behind current strategies like integrated vector management under NVBDCP.
What if the question asked about the program that integrated malaria control with other vector-borne diseases? The correct answer would be the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), launched in 2002.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question about a key national health program.
First, identify the specific program mentioned: 'National Malaria Eradication Programme' (NMEP).
Differentiate it from the similar-sounding 'National Malaria Control Programme' (NMCP). The keywords 'Eradication' vs. 'Control' are critical.
Recall or look for the timeline of public health initiatives in India.
The Control Programme (NMCP) began in 1953. Its success led to the more ambitious Eradication Programme (NMEP) in 1958.
Select the year corresponding to the launch of the NMEP.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Milestones in India's National Health Programmes, specifically the launch year of the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP).
Stem keywords: National Malaria Eradication Programme, launched, year
Lead-in keywords: which year

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