National Programs for Communicable Diseases Control

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What is the primary objective of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) program?

  • To manage and treat measles outbreaks among children
  • To focus solely on respiratory infections in children
  • To provide comprehensive care for various childhood illnesses (correct)
  • To address malnutrition issues in children under 5 years old

Which of the following is NOT one of the diseases or conditions addressed by the IMCI program?

  • Diarrhea
  • Ear infection
  • Meningitis (correct)
  • Sore throat

What is the age range of children targeted by the IMCI program?

  • Newborns to 2 years old
  • Less than 5 years old (correct)
  • 3 to 6 years old
  • All children under 12 years old

Which of the following statements about health programs in Egypt is correct?

<p>Egypt has programs for diseases with high incidence, mortality, and economic burden (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a health program according to the text?

<p>Planned activities with specific objectives and budget addressing diseases of public health importance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a national program in Egypt?

<p>Malaria elimination program (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)?

<p>To reduce the frequency of illness in young children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary preventive measure mentioned in the text to tackle viral hepatitis?

<p>Improving blood safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the IMCI strategy mentioned in the text?

<p>Improving case management skills of health-care staff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Egypt aim to eliminate by 2030 according to the text?

<p>Hepatitis C and related morbidity including hepatocellular carcinoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the national tuberculosis control program in Egypt provide?

<p>Both early detection and treatment services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the strategies towards hepatitis C and B virus elimination as mentioned in the text?

<p>Promoting infection control practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people living with HIV should know their virus status according to the text?

<p>99% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's guidelines did Egypt adopt for HIV testing services?

<p>WHO (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of services are provided for free at centers established in all governorates?

<p>HIV testing services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended once people are diagnosed with HIV from different entry points?

<p>Linking to an integrated process of clinical care and treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people diagnosed with HIV should be receiving antiretroviral therapy according to the text?

<p>90% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to be reduced in all settings, especially in health settings, in relation to HIV according to the text?

<p>Stigma and discrimination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary strategy used in the TB control program for treatment?

<p>Standardize treatment regimen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an objective of the National TB Program?

<p>Decrease prevalence of drug resistant tuberculosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Egypt report its first case of HIV/AIDS?

<p>1986 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the HIV prevalence rate in Egypt?

<p>0.03% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gender had the highest percentage of HIV new infections in Egypt in 2020?

<p>Males (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the broad goals of the National HIV/AIDS control program (NAP) in Egypt?

<p>Maintain zero mother to child transmission of HIV (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary approach adopted by the Ministry of Health and Population for dispensing treatment?

<p>Test and Treat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the collaborative effort of multiple disciplines working towards optimal health for people, animals, and the environment known as?

<p>One Health Program (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the first One Health Summit held?

<p>Davos, Switzerland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization embraces a Trans Disciplinary, One Health approach to making Africa safer and healthier?

<p>Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of the One Health approach?

<p>Providing comprehensive care from a single institution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the continuum of care include?

<p>Timely referral between different service providing facilities with effective discharge planning and follow-up at each level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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