Which of the following is NOT included in the National Vector borne disease control Programme?

NORCET 3 - 2022 (Shift-1)

Community Health Nursing

Easy

Appeared in: NORCET 3 - 2022 (Shift-1)

Explanation

Plague because it is not one of the six diseases specifically targeted by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP).
The NVBDCP is an umbrella programme in India that focuses on the prevention and control of Malaria, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis, and Chikungunya.
While Plague is a vector-borne disease, its surveillance and control are managed under different frameworks, such as the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).

Option A: Malaria is one of the primary diseases targeted by the NVBDCP, with extensive control and prevention strategies implemented under this program.
Option B: Dengue and its severe form, Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF), are explicitly covered under the NVBDCP due to their significant public health impact.
Option D: Lymphatic Filariasis is one of the six key diseases addressed by the NVBDCP, with a goal of elimination through mass drug administration and vector control.

Visual 1: Infographic: A chart titled 'The 6 Diseases of NVBDCP' listing Malaria, Dengue, Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis, and Chikungunya with icons of their respective vectors (mosquito, sandfly).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing Diseases covered under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
For a community health nurse, knowing the six diseases under NVBDCP is crucial for accurate reporting, implementing program-specific interventions, and educating the community on prevention.
Understanding the scope of NVBDCP helps in channeling resources and surveillance efforts correctly. For instance, an outbreak of a non-NVBDCP disease like Plague would trigger a different public health response protocol under the IDSP.
What if? If a case of Zika virus (also transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes) is detected, a nurse should know that while the vector is common to Dengue, Zika is not under NVBDCP and must be reported through the IDSP, highlighting the importance of knowing these programmatic distinctions.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the negative keyword 'NOT' in the question. This means you need to find the disease that is the exception.
Second, recall or identify the specific diseases covered by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP).
Third, systematically review the options: Malaria, Dengue, and Filariasis are well-known components of the NVBDCP.
Finally, conclude that Plague, being the only option not on the official NVBDCP list, is the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Diseases covered under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)
Stem keywords: National Vector borne disease control Programme, NVBDCP
Lead-in keywords: NOT included
Negative lead-in flag: The question asks to identify the option that is NOT part of the NVBDCP, requiring elimination of the included diseases.

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