932 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1769334058 Annual report2014-15, published by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The source is a 155-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include integrated disease surveillance program (idsp), yaws eradication programme (yep), guinea worm eradication programme (gwep), national filaria control programme (nfcp), national rabies control programme, global disease detection-india centre (gdd-ic), disease surveillance, referral diagnostic support services. 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: 510 factual, 147 list, 86 summary, 71 relationship, 63 table, 46 definition, 9 comparison. 359 of the 932 pairs (38.5%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 573 are factual or table-based questions. 98.18% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 932 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the NCDC Annual Report 2014-15, covering topics such as disease surveillance, eradication programs, and public health initiatives. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original text. The dataset includes various question types, such as factual, list, summary, relationship, table, definition, and comparison, with a significant portion focusing on explanatory questions. The data spans 155 pages of the report and provides detailed insights into India's public health efforts during the specified period.
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| What was done with the results of the tests conducted on human sera samples for diseases like Dengue and Chikungunya? | carried out and the results were communicated to the concerned for further necessary action | Human sera received for diagnosis of Leptospirosis for IgM test During April-2014 to March-2015 State Districts Total Samples Received Total Tested For IgM IgM Positive (%) Karnataka Shimoga 4 4 2 (50.0) Udupi 21 3 5 (14.2) GRAND TOTAL 25 7 5 (1.75) Studies on Dengue / Chikungunya: NCDC, Bangalore branch is a sentinel lab for testing Dengue and Chikungunya in Karnataka state in this regard during 2014-15 received 614 human sera samples for Dengue IgM ELISA test and 01 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. Outbreak Investigations Investigation of KFD outbreak at Wyanad (KL) The infected ticks transmit infection to monkeys, the amplifying host, which disseminate infection to man.. | 612 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | The tests were carried out and the results were communicated to the concerned for further necessary action. | 82 | page=82,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the purpose of conducting a BLAST search for the genes? | carried out for both genes to confirm the virus type | After obtaining the sequencing data for both the genes, sequence alignment was carried out by using Clustal W Multiple Alignment. A BLAST search was carried out for both genes to confirm the virus type. BLAST search revealed 97 % homology with Ebola Zaire strain. | 149 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | A BLAST search was carried out for both genes to confirm the virus type. | 54 | page=54,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What were ecological divisions used as a basis for? | considered as basis for conducting prevalence surveys | Also, guidelines for mass drug Administration of Albendazole/mebendazole were not available in India. Ecological divisions were considered as basis for conducting prevalence surveys. | 128 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | Ecological divisions were considered as basis for conducting prevalence surveys. | 62 | page=62,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What clinical features were used to line list mumps cases in the Government Middle School of Baroli village? | unilateral/bilateral tender swelling in the parotid region & pain in the ear on opening the mouth | 1. Mumps Outbreak among School Children SAS Nagar in Punjab, March 2014 On 6th March 2014, the Civil Surgeon in Mohali (SAS Nagar) in Punjab received a report from the Senior Medical Officer of PHC Gharuan regarding an unusual rise in Mumps cases from the Government Middle School of Baroli village. Team from District Headquarters visited the school and 15 cases were line listed based on clinical features such as unilateral/bilateral tender swelling in the parotid region & pain in the ear on opening the mouth. They collected blood samples from 9 of these cases and sent them to District Priority Lab, Mohali. Three samples were found to be positive by IgM ELISA for mumps. Following the medical camp at the school a community survey of 200 households was carried out on 7th March 2014 and no mumps cases were found. | 416 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | Team from District Headquarters visited the school and 15 cases were line listed based on clinical features such as unilateral/bilateral tender swelling in the parotid region & pain in the ear on opening the mouth. | ||||
| What has been created to deliver diagnostic services during disease outbreaks? | A State based referral laboratory network | Strengthening of Laboratories District laboratories are being strengthened for diagnosis of epidemic prone diseases in a phased manner. Till date 75 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. | 357 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | 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. | ||||
| What is NCDC, Delhi's designation as per WHO? | WHO Collaborating Center for Epidemiology and training | Support as National Focal Point for International Health Regulation 5. Technical support to various National Health Programmes, evaluation of different indicators. 6. Assisting the Director for publication of monthly Bulletin "CD Alert". 7. Carry-out field research on different aspects of communicable diseases. Outbreaks Investigated/ Rapid Health Assessment Carried-out outbreaks investigation of in the country and suggested containment measures. A total of 18 outbreak investigations for diseases such as AES, Measles, Mumps, Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases, Hepatitis A & E, Avian Influenza H5N1, H1N1 and suspected cholera in different parts of the country were undertaken by EIS officers of the second and third cohort. Manpower Development National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi is a WHO Collaborating Center for Epidemiology and training. | 798 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | Manpower Development National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi is a WHO Collaborating Center for Epidemiology and training. | 30 | page=30,block=1 | ||
| What is hepatitis A and where is it highly prevalent? | an enterically transmitted viral disease, highly prevalent in India | Hepatitis A outbreak in Puramannur area, Malappuram, Kerala, Feb-Apr 2014 Hepatitis A is an enterically transmitted viral disease, highly prevalent in India and predominantly among children. In April 2014, Malappuram district reported 20 cases of hepatitis from Puramannur village of Irimbilium PHC. We investigated this outbreak to describe the epidemiological characteristics of disease and propose recommendations to prevent future outbreaks. Total population of Puramannur area was 763, with 418 females and 345 males residing in 117 households.. A total of 12 out of 117 households reported cases of hepatitis A in last 2 months; 25 cases from these 12 households met our clinical case definition.Over all, the attack rate of hepatitis A was 3.3%. The attack rate in male and females were 3.7% and 2.9% respectively. The age of cases ranged from 6 – 23 years with a median of 15 years. | 89 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | Hepatitis A outbreak in Puramannur area, Malappuram, Kerala, Feb-Apr 2014 Hepatitis A is an enterically transmitted viral disease, highly prevalent in India and predominantly among children. | ||||
| What is required for effective prevention and control of zoonotic diseases? | muti-sectoral integrated response among medical, veterinary and other related departments. | For effective prevention and control of zoonotic diseases there is requirement of muti-sectoral integrated response among medical, veterinary and other related departments. This has been adopted on “need basis” for prevention of zoonoses in the country. Under XII plan a programme for strengthening mechanism of Intersectoral Coordination for Prevention and Control of Zoonotic Diseases has been approved and is being implemented. The strategy includes strengthening of intersectoral co-ordination utilizing existing surveillance system of IDSP for collection and collation of animal disease data for setting up early warning signals, strengthening of SSU under IDSP, trained manpower development, sensitization of professionals in various sectors and IEC to create awareness among community and professionals. | 82 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | For effective prevention and control of zoonotic diseases there is requirement of muti-sectoral integrated response among medical, veterinary and other related departments. This has been adopted on “need basis” for prevention of zoonoses in the country. | ||||
| What is the focus of IDSP's efforts regarding the EBOLA Virus Disease? | EBOLA Virus Disease (EVD) Surveillance | Presently this network is functional in 20 states(Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, Kerala, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand) involving 96 labs. NCDC is the nodal agency for H1N1 surveillance and laboratory testing. A network of 12 laboratories has been developed for Influenza surveillance in the country. These Laboratories are testing clinical samples of Influenza A H1N1 in different regions of the country. EBOLA Disease Surveillance IDSP is undertaking the EBOLA Virus Disease (EVD) Surveillance for the country. Under this activity IDSP is carrying out EBOLA related Surveillance and monitoring through State/District surveillance units. IDSP assisted in RRT and TOT training of States for EVD. | 611 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | EBOLA Disease Surveillance IDSP is undertaking the EBOLA Virus Disease (EVD) Surveillance for the country. | 21 | page=21,block=0 | ||
| What is the function of the Real-time PCR at the Centre for Biotechnology & Molecular Diagnostics? | Real-time PCR for Quantization & Prognostic Follow-up | Centre for Biotechnology & Molecular Diagnostics - Molecular Diagnostics & DNA Fingerprinting of Disease Pathogens - Gene Cloning & DNA Synthesis Laboratory - Molecular Virology/Bacteriology Reference Laboratory - Real-time PCR for Quantization & Prognostic Follow-up - Drug Resistance Gene Monitoring Laboratory 6. Centre for Parasitic & Fungal Diseases Human Parasitic Diseases - Malarial/ Helminthic Infections - Intestinal Parasites & Amoebiasis | 214 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334058_Annual-report2014-15.pdf | Centre for Biotechnology & Molecular Diagnostics - Molecular Diagnostics & DNA Fingerprinting of Disease Pathogens - Gene Cloning & DNA Synthesis Laboratory - Molecular Virology/Bacteriology Reference Laboratory - Real-time PCR for Quantization & Prognostic Follow-up - Drug Resistance Gene Monitoring Laboratory 6. | 14 | page=14,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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