10 Questions
What is believed to have introduced Schistosomiasis into the Americas?
The slave trade
What is the primary strategy for controlling Schistosomiasis?
All of the above in combination
What is the name of the bacteria that causes Scrub typhus?
Orientia tsutsugamushi
How is Scrub typhus typically spread to people?
Through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites)
What is the purpose of the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
To prevent and control six specific vector-borne diseases
Where is the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) headquartered?
New Delhi, India
What type of experts are involved in the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
Technical advisors and experts in parasitology, entomology, and public health
What is the role of the directorate of the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
To provide states with cash and commodities to implement policies
Under which government agency does the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) operate?
Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India
How many vector-borne diseases does the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) focus on?
Six
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