PTS 246 India's Progress Towards Eliminating Kala-azar
๐India's Progress Towards Eliminating Kala-azar
Understanding Kala-azar
✅Kala-azar is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female sandfly.
✅It causes irregular fever, weight loss, and anemia.
✅If left untreated, it can be fatal in over 95% of cases.
๐India's Efforts
✅India has made significant progress in reducing Kala-azar cases.
✅The number of cases has declined to less than one per 10,000 population.
✅India is on track to achieve WHO certification for Kala-azar elimination.
๐Challenges and Opportunities
✅Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and parts of Uttar Pradesh are vulnerable to Kala-azar.
✅Addressing poverty, inadequate sanitation, and vector control is crucial.
✅Investing in research for vaccines and new treatments is essential.
✅India must continue to improve surveillance, diagnostic tools, and treatment availability.
๐UPSC Questions
Prelims:
What is the name of the parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female sandfly?
A) Malaria
B) Leishmaniasis
C) Filariasis
D) Trypanosomiasis
๐Mains:
Discuss the challenges faced by India in eliminating Kala-azar. What are the key factors contributing to India's success in reducing the number of cases, and what measures can be taken to achieve complete elimination?
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