30 Questions
What is the primary objective of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) program?
To provide comprehensive care for various childhood illnesses
Which of the following is NOT one of the diseases or conditions addressed by the IMCI program?
Meningitis
What is the age range of children targeted by the IMCI program?
Less than 5 years old
Which of the following statements about health programs in Egypt is correct?
Egypt has programs for diseases with high incidence, mortality, and economic burden
What is the definition of a health program according to the text?
Planned activities with specific objectives and budget addressing diseases of public health importance
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a national program in Egypt?
Malaria elimination program
What is one of the objectives of Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)?
To reduce the frequency of illness in young children
What is a primary preventive measure mentioned in the text to tackle viral hepatitis?
Improving blood safety
What is a key aspect of the IMCI strategy mentioned in the text?
Improving case management skills of health-care staff
What does Egypt aim to eliminate by 2030 according to the text?
Hepatitis C and related morbidity including hepatocellular carcinoma
What does the national tuberculosis control program in Egypt provide?
Both early detection and treatment services
What is one of the strategies towards hepatitis C and B virus elimination as mentioned in the text?
Promoting infection control practices
What percentage of people living with HIV should know their virus status according to the text?
99%
Which organization's guidelines did Egypt adopt for HIV testing services?
WHO
What type of services are provided for free at centers established in all governorates?
HIV testing services
What is recommended once people are diagnosed with HIV from different entry points?
Linking to an integrated process of clinical care and treatment
How many people diagnosed with HIV should be receiving antiretroviral therapy according to the text?
90%
What is recommended to be reduced in all settings, especially in health settings, in relation to HIV according to the text?
Stigma and discrimination
What is the primary strategy used in the TB control program for treatment?
Standardize treatment regimen
Which of the following is an objective of the National TB Program?
Decrease prevalence of drug resistant tuberculosis
When did Egypt report its first case of HIV/AIDS?
1986
What is the HIV prevalence rate in Egypt?
0.03%
Which gender had the highest percentage of HIV new infections in Egypt in 2020?
Males
What are the broad goals of the National HIV/AIDS control program (NAP) in Egypt?
Maintain zero mother to child transmission of HIV
What is the primary approach adopted by the Ministry of Health and Population for dispensing treatment?
Test and Treat
What is the collaborative effort of multiple disciplines working towards optimal health for people, animals, and the environment known as?
One Health Program
Where was the first One Health Summit held?
Davos, Switzerland
What organization embraces a Trans Disciplinary, One Health approach to making Africa safer and healthier?
Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of the One Health approach?
Providing comprehensive care from a single institution
What should the continuum of care include?
Timely referral between different service providing facilities with effective discharge planning and follow-up at each level
Learn about some national programs implemented to control communicable diseases, focusing on the significance of addressing diseases with high incidence, mortality, and economic burden. By the end of this chapter, students should be able to identify key national programs for disease control.
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