913 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1769334105 Annual report2015-16, published by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The source is a 115-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include ncdc, integrated disease surveillance program, molecular diagnostics, ncdc branches, kasauli, nicd, cdc atlanta, disease monitoring cell. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 471 table, 284 factual, 64 list, 35 summary, 30 definition, 20 relationship, 9 comparison. 158 of the 913 pairs (17.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 755 are factual or table-based questions. 95.51% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 913 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the National Centre for Disease Control's (NCDC) 2015-16 annual report. The questions span various topics, including disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, outbreak investigations, and public health training. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original text. The dataset includes metadata such as page numbers and document locations for verification purposes. Question types range from factual and table-based queries to definitions and summaries.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What happens when there is an increase in illnesses in a specific area? | a rising trend of illnesses in any area, it is investigated by the Rapid Response Team (RRT) to diagnose and control the outbreak | The weekly data gives information on the trends and seasonality of diseases. Whenever there is a rising trend of illnesses in any area, it is investigated by the Rapid Response Team (RRT) to diagnose and control the outbreak. Data analysis and actions are being undertaken by respective State/District Surveillance Units. | 95 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | Whenever there is a rising trend of illnesses in any area, it is investigated by the Rapid Response Team (RRT) to diagnose and control the outbreak. | 9 | page=9,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was done with the results of the Dengue and Chikungunya tests? | carried out and the results were communicated to the concerned for further necessary action | Studies on Dengue / Chikungunya: NCDC, Bangalore branch is a sentinel lab for testing Dengue and Chikungunya in Karnataka state in this regard during 2015-16 received 281 human sera samples for Dengue IgM ELISA test and 13 human sera sample for Chikungunya IgM ELISA test from Private Hospitals in and around Bangalore for Quality assurance test. The tests were carried out and the results were communicated to the concerned for further necessary action. Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) Survey in Karnataka state: A STH survey has been initiated in a few districts of Karnataka state and in this regard a team from DPD, NCDC, Delhi has visited this branch during the month. | 362 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | The tests were carried out and the results were communicated to the concerned for further necessary action. | 82 | page=82,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What did the clinical and laboratory findings identify as the cause of the outbreak in Muzaffarpur? | acute encephalopathy (non- infectious origin) | Acute Encephalopathy investigations at Muzaffarpur and Malda Outbreaks of Acute Neurological Illness among young children have been reported from Muzaffarpur, Bihar since 1995 and from Malda, West Bengal in 2012-2014. NCDC in collaboration with other partners such as NVBDCP, ICMR and US CDC established a prospective surveillance in 2013 and 2014 at Muzaffarpur district, Bihar to systematically investigate the patients being admitted to key paediatric hospitals of this district with acute neurological symptoms. The clinical and laboratory findings suggested that outbreak was of acute encephalopathy (non- infectious origin) rather than acute encephalitis (infectious origin). NCDC and other national laboratories of India as well as pathogen discovery laboratories of US CDC confirmed negative for viral etiology. | 584 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | The clinical and laboratory findings suggested that outbreak was of acute encephalopathy (non- infectious origin) rather than acute encephalitis (infectious origin). | 18 | |||
| What gene was amplified for HCV testing in the samples from Jammu and Kashmir? | HCV specific 5` UTR gene (249 base pair) | RNA was extracted from these samples followed by amplification of HCV specific 5` UTR gene (249 base pair) by RT- PCR. Out of the 30 samples, 22 were found to be positive for HCV RNA. These samples were sequenced using 3130xL genetic analyzer. All the sequences were resolved using various bio-informatics tools. The genetic analysis revealed that all the sequences belonged to genotype 3b. | 66 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | RNA was extracted from these samples followed by amplification of HCV specific 5` UTR gene (249 base pair) by RT- PCR. | 41 | page=41,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the function of the National Centre for Disease Control in Delhi? | a WHO Collaborating Center for Epidemiology and training | Manpower Development National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi is a WHO Collaborating Center for Epidemiology and training. The division of Epidemiology conducts regular training programmes and numerous other short-term training activities every year. The course curricula of these training programmes are designed and tailor-made to develop the necessary need-based skills for the health professionals. The participants to these courses come from different States/Union Territories of India. trainees from some of the neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste, Maldives and Indonesia also participate in some of the training programmes. | 74 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | Manpower Development National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi is a WHO Collaborating Center for Epidemiology and training. | 19 | page=19,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the state-based referral laboratory network operating in 22 states? | providing diagnostic services for epidemic prone diseases during outbreaks | Strengthening of Laboratories District laboratories are being strengthened for diagnosis of epidemic prone diseases in a phased manner. Till March 2016, 111 labs in 29 states have been made functional. These labs are being supported by trained manpower, funds for essential equipment and an annual grant of Rs 4 lakh per annum per lab for reagents and consumables. A state based referral laboratory network has been established by utilizing the existing functional labs in the identified medical colleges and other major centers in the states and linking them with adjoining districts for providing diagnostic services for epidemic prone diseases during outbreaks. Presently this network is functional in 22 states involving 99 labs. a network of 12 laboratories has been developed for Influenza surveillance in the country. | 589 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | A state based referral laboratory network has been established by utilizing the existing functional labs in the identified medical colleges and other major centers in the states and linking them with adjoining districts for providing diagnostic services for epidemic prone diseases during outbreaks. | ||||
| What is the main function of the Media scanning and verification cell under IDSP? | to detect and share media alerts with the concerned States/Districts for verification and response | Data collection through Media scanning and verification cell Media scanning and verification cell was established under IDSP in July 2008 to detect and share media alerts with the concerned States/Districts for verification and response. A total of 3607 health alerts have been detected till March 2016 since its establishment in July 2008. There were 422 media alerts generated in 2015-16.Majority of alerts were related to Acute diarrheal Disease, Measles and Dengue. | 138 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | Data collection through Media scanning and verification cell Media scanning and verification cell was established under IDSP in July 2008 to detect and share media alerts with the concerned States/Districts for verification and response. | 12 | page=12,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main purpose of the CD Alert bulletin? | Rapid Dissemination of Information towards Control of Diseases | It is a Govt of India initiative in collaboration with US Centres for Disease Control, Atlanta. A total of 22 officers (eleven in the third cohort and eleven in the fourth cohort) are attending the training programme. CD Alert A bulletin on communicable diseases and an important tool for Rapid Dissemination of Information towards Control of Diseases is published by the National Centre for Disease Control, Delhi. It is widely circulated to different parts of the country including Directorates of Health Services of different States, Districts, Primary Health Centres, Medical Colleges and individuals. Many a times, the important topics covered in CD Alert have been reproduced, in part or whole, by IMA for dissemination of knowledge. | 289 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | CD Alert A bulletin on communicable diseases and an important tool for Rapid Dissemination of Information towards Control of Diseases is published by the National Centre for Disease Control, Delhi. | 20 | page=20,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What is the primary purpose of the Night Filaria Clinic? | diagnosis and treatment of suspected cases of lymphatic filariasis | Filaria Clinic: One of the most important activity undertaken at this centre is that of running of Night Filaria Clinic. This centre acts as local Filaria Hospital since over last 48 years. It also acts as referral centre for diagnosis and treatment of suspected cases of lymphatic filariasis. Two Days Filaria Clinic conducted on every Monday & Wednesday and one Night Filaria Clinic on Thursday, are being conducted at this centre. Patient are examined and treatment/advice given during Day Clinic. Blood Smears were collected from patient attending the Night Filaria Clinic on Thursday between 1900 hrs. - 2100 hrs. and examined for evidence of microfilariameae. During the year 2016-2017 month wise cases attending Filaria Clinic are presented in Table - 1 | 226 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | It also acts as referral centre for diagnosis and treatment of suspected cases of lymphatic filariasis. | 110 | page=110,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the H2s-test rapid test kit? | assessment of bacteriological quality of drinking water in states & union Territories affected by natural disasters (earth-quakes, cyclones, floods etc.) | Processing of water samples received from the States as part of outbreak investigations of acute gastroenteritis. 4. Preparation and supply of rapid test kit (H2s-test) for assessment of bacteriological quality of drinking water in states & union Territories affected by natural disasters (earth-quakes, cyclones, floods etc.) 5. Teaching, training. 6. Disaster management / outbreak investigations. 7. Polio surveillance in Sewage water samples. 8. Preparation of guidelines / manuals etc. | 173 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334105_Annual-report2015-16.pdf | Preparation and supply of rapid test kit (H2s-test) for assessment of bacteriological quality of drinking water in states & union Territories affected by natural disasters (earth-quakes, cyclones, floods etc.) 5. | 28 | page=28,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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