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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does the national tuberculosis control program in Egypt provide?

    <p>Both early detection and treatment services</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</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%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>WHO</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the HIV prevalence rate in Egypt?

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

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

    <p>Males</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first One Health Summit held?

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

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