NORCET -3 (Shift-1): Which of the following is NOT included in the National Vector borne disease control Programme?

NORCET -3 (Shift-1)

Community Health Nursing

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Appeared in: NORCET -3 (Shift-1)

Explanation

Plague is a vector-borne disease but is not one of the six diseases managed under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP).
The NVBDCP is a specific umbrella program in India targeting Malaria, Dengue, Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis, and Chikungunya.
Surveillance and control of Plague are typically managed under other national programs like the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), especially for outbreak investigation.

Option A: Malaria is incorrect because it is a primary focus of the NVBDCP, which evolved from the National Malaria Eradication Programme.
Option B: Dengue is incorrect because it is one of the six major vector-borne diseases explicitly covered by the NVBDCP due to its widespread prevalence.
Option D: Filariasis (Lymphatic Filariasis) is incorrect because its elimination through Mass Drug Administration (MDA) is a key strategy under the NVBDCP.

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 community health nurses, knowing the scope of NVBDCP is crucial for implementing targeted prevention, control, and reporting activities for these six specific diseases.
This knowledge helps in understanding which diseases have dedicated national-level resources for vector control (like IRS and fogging), case management, and public awareness campaigns in India.
What if? If a patient presents with symptoms of a vector-borne disease not on the NVBDCP list (like Zika or Scrub Typhus), the nurse's responsibility shifts to reporting through the broader Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) for outbreak investigation, rather than using the specific NVBDCP channels.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core subject of the question, which is the 'National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme' (NVBDCP).
Pay close attention to the negative keyword 'NOT'. This signals that you must find the option that is an exception or does not belong to the group.
Recall the specific list of diseases covered by this national program. The NVBDCP focuses on six major vector-borne diseases prevalent in India.
Systematically evaluate each option against the known list of NVBDCP diseases.
Malaria, Dengue, and Filariasis are well-known components of the program.
Plague, while a significant vector-borne disease, is not one of the six diseases specifically targeted by the NVBDCP, making it 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: Question asks for the exception (NOT included)

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