NVBDCP: India’s Shield Against Deadly Vector-Borne Diseases

NVBDCPDownload Introduction Vector-borne diseases pose a significant public health threat in India, with the mosquito being the deadliest vector. A single species of mosquito is capable of transmitting multiple diseases—Aedes aegypti (dengue, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever), Culex species (Japanese encephalitis, West Nile virus), and Anopheles mosquitoes (malaria). In response to this public health crisis, the … Continue reading NVBDCP: India’s Shield Against Deadly Vector-Borne Diseases →

Epidemiology of Hepatitis B: A Global Health Crisis

Epidemiology of Hepatitis BDownload Introduction to Hepatitis B Hepatitis B, often dubbed "serum hepatitis," is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It presents a pressing global health challenge, especially in tropical and developing regions. Hepatitis B may manifest as an acute or chronic disease, ranging from mild, asymptomatic illness to … Continue reading Epidemiology of Hepatitis B: A Global Health Crisis →

Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases: A Global Health Challenge

Emerging^0 Reemerging infectious diseasesDownload Introduction The resurgence of diseases once thought to be eliminated, alongside the appearance of new pathogens, has emerged as a critical concern in global health. The reappearance of measles in 2025, despite its near-eradication, underscores the vulnerabilities in public health systems and the dynamic nature of infectious diseases. Emerging and reemerging … Continue reading Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases: A Global Health Challenge →

CM 8.1 Epidemiology, clinical features and control measures of poliomyelitis

Epidemiology of PolioDownload Epidemiology of Poliomyelitis Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is an acute viral illness that primarily targets the human gastrointestinal tract. While the majority of infections remain subclinical or mild, a very small fraction—less than 1%—advance to infect the central nervous system, resulting in flaccid paralysis. Thanks to concerted global health efforts, the … Continue reading CM 8.1 Epidemiology, clinical features and control measures of poliomyelitis →

CM3.7 Identify and describe the identifying features and life cycles of vectors of Public Health importance and their control measures

Vectors and their control measures-LAPTOP-DRIS44EFDownload Vectors and Their Control Measures Vectors play a crucial role in the transmission of infectious diseases, making their control an essential aspect of public health. A vector is a living organism that spreads disease-causing pathogens from an infected host to a non-infected host. Most vectors belong to the arthropod group … Continue reading CM3.7 Identify and describe the identifying features and life cycles of vectors of Public Health importance and their control measures →

CM 8.1 Understanding Malaria Epidemiology and Prevention Techniques

Epidemiology of MalariaDownload Epidemiology of Malaria Malaria has been a significant public health challenge for centuries. The disease was documented in Indian Vedic texts between 1500-800 BC, where it was referred to as the "King of Diseases." The term "Mal'aria," derived from Italian, meaning "bad air," reflects the historical belief that malaria was linked to … Continue reading CM 8.1 Understanding Malaria Epidemiology and Prevention Techniques →