| What leadership role are participants expected to provide after completing the training programme? | Provide leadership in control of endemic & epidemic-prone diseases | At the end of training programme, the participants are expected to: • Detect epidemic through early warning signals. • Conduct epidemic investigations / field surveys. • Institute appropriate & timely response for prevention & control of outbreaks, health impacts of disasters & environmental health issues. • Collect appropriate laboratory specimens, storage & transportation of the specimens to the laboratory. • Provide leadership in control of endemic & epidemic-prone diseases. • Design, implement & evaluate disease surveillance systems. • Evaluate disease control / prevention measures. • Conduct epidemiological and statistical analysis of complex data sets. • Use computers effectively for data management, graphics and presentation. • Provide public health information to media public and policy makers. • Prepare, present / publish technical reports / articles. • Remain prepared for any public health emergencies. • Train other health professionals. | 415 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | • Provide leadership in control of endemic & epidemic-prone diseases. | 4 | page=4,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| Who bears the expenditure for travel, boarding, and lodging during the course? | Expenditure towards travel, boarding and lodging to be borne by the participants or the sponsoring authority. | • Individual with a medical degree or post graduate degree in Bio statistics/ Microbiology. • Five years in-service experience, of which last 2 years should be in public health. • Preferable age less than 45 years. • Ability to communicate in English. • Sponsorship by the respective governments / organizations. • Expenditure towards travel, boarding and lodging to be borne by the participants or the sponsoring authority. METHODOLOGY AND DESCRIPTION • The course is of three months duration: ➢ 5 weeks for classroom sessions including group-discussions and group presentations, case studies, hands-on-training in laboratory, hands-on- computer training including Epi-Info software and protocol preparation for field studies. ➢ 6 weeks for field practice include undertaking community survey, outbreak investigation, analysis of health data and evaluation of district surveillance system. | 315 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | • Expenditure towards travel, boarding and lodging to be borne by the participants or the sponsoring authority. METHODOLOGY AND DESCRIPTION • The course is of three months duration: ➢ 5 weeks for classroom sessions including group-discussions and group presentations, case studies, hands-on-training in laboratory, hands-on- computer training including Epi-Info software and protocol preparation for field studies. |
| Who is responsible for sponsoring participants in the course? | Sponsorship by the respective governments / organizations. | • Individual with a medical degree or post graduate degree in Bio statistics/ Microbiology. • Five years in-service experience, of which last 2 years should be in public health. • Preferable age less than 45 years. • Ability to communicate in English. • Sponsorship by the respective governments / organizations. • Expenditure towards travel, boarding and lodging to be borne by the participants or the sponsoring authority. METHODOLOGY AND DESCRIPTION • The course is of three months duration: ➢ 5 weeks for classroom sessions including group-discussions and group presentations, case studies, hands-on-training in laboratory, hands-on- computer training including Epi-Info software and protocol preparation for field studies. ➢ 6 weeks for field practice include undertaking community survey, outbreak investigation, analysis of health data and evaluation of district surveillance system. | 254 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | • Sponsorship by the respective governments / organizations. • Expenditure towards travel, boarding and lodging to be borne by the participants or the sponsoring authority. |
| What is the former official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army now used for? | houses the various technical divisions | It includes the former official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army (a Heritage Building) and houses the various technical divisions. …………How to reach NCDC NCDC is located in North Delhi near Vidhan Sabha. There are several buildings and landmarks in the area, which are well known. The Institute is opposite the Indraprastha College for Women (IP College) and adjacent to Civil Lines station on Delhi Metro (HUDA City Centre to Samaypur Badli-Yellow line) route. Metro services are available from the airport via airport express line to be changed at New Delhi Metro station. It is about one kilometre from the Maharana Pratap Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT), Kashmere Gate. Prepaid taxi services are available from both the domestic and international airports. | 113 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | It includes the former official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army (a Heritage Building) and houses the various technical divisions. | 8 | page=8,block=3 | 0.700 |
| What is the mandate of the National Centre for Disease Control? | training and research in various aspects of diseases and their control using multi- disciplinary integrated approach | --------------More about NCDC The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had its origin as Central Malaria Bureau, established at Kasauli (Himachal Pradesh) in 1909, which after expansion was renamed in 1927 as Malaria Survey of India. The organization was shifted to Delhi in 1938 and called as Malaria Institute of India. On July 30, 1963, it was renamed as National Institute of Communicable Disease. The mandate of the Institute was again expanded on 30 July 2009 and it was renamed National Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC).The NCDC functions as a National Centre of excellence for Disease Control. The function of the institute include training and research in various aspects of diseases and their control using multi- disciplinary integrated approach. The NCDC campus at Delhi covers 30 acres of picturesque locations with beautiful landscape. | 648 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | The function of the institute include training and research in various aspects of diseases and their control using multi- disciplinary integrated approach. |
| What is the primary function of the NCDC? | training and research in various aspects of diseases and their control using multi- disciplinary integrated approach | --------------More about NCDC The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had its origin as Central Malaria Bureau, established at Kasauli (Himachal Pradesh) in 1909, which after expansion was renamed in 1927 as Malaria Survey of India. The organization was shifted to Delhi in 1938 and called as Malaria Institute of India. On July 30, 1963, it was renamed as National Institute of Communicable Disease. The mandate of the Institute was again expanded on 30 July 2009 and it was renamed National Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC).The NCDC functions as a National Centre of excellence for Disease Control. The function of the institute include training and research in various aspects of diseases and their control using multi- disciplinary integrated approach. The NCDC campus at Delhi covers 30 acres of picturesque locations with beautiful landscape. | 648 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | The function of the institute include training and research in various aspects of diseases and their control using multi- disciplinary integrated approach. | 8 |
| What is the purpose of the FETP training programme conducted at NCDC? | to strengthen their epidemiological skill | • NCDC is a designated WHO Collaborating Centre for Epidemiology & Training since 1996. FETP is conducted at NCDC once a year. • It is a tailor- made training programme for participants from countries of South East Asia Region to strengthen their epidemiological skill. • It is designed to augment the capacity to understand disease dynamics in community and intervention for its prevention and control. • 310 participants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, DPR Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste and India have successfully completed the previous courses. • Maximum intake for the course is restricted to 20 participants. • Medium of interaction is English. FETP: 2019: Faculty members and participants of the training programme 3004260/2023/O/O IDSP-NCDC File No. | 227 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | • It is a tailor- made training programme for participants from countries of South East Asia Region to strengthen their epidemiological skill. | 3 | page=3,block=4 | 0.700 |
| What type of boarding facility is available for participants within the NCDC campus? | Modest guest house with boarding arrangements at nominal rates | Well- equipped Computer Laboratory Interactive Classroom teaching BOARDING FACILITY Modest guest house with boarding arrangements at nominal rates is available for the participants, on sharing basis, within the NCDC campus. There is no mess facility in the guest house. | 84 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | Well- equipped Computer Laboratory Interactive Classroom teaching BOARDING FACILITY Modest guest house with boarding arrangements at nominal rates is available for the participants, on sharing basis, within the NCDC campus. | 7 | page=7,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What activities are included in the 6 weeks of field practice during the course? | undertaking community survey, outbreak investigation, analysis of health data and evaluation of district surveillance system | • Individual with a medical degree or post graduate degree in Bio statistics/ Microbiology. • Five years in-service experience, of which last 2 years should be in public health. • Preferable age less than 45 years. • Ability to communicate in English. • Sponsorship by the respective governments / organizations. • Expenditure towards travel, boarding and lodging to be borne by the participants or the sponsoring authority. METHODOLOGY AND DESCRIPTION • The course is of three months duration: ➢ 5 weeks for classroom sessions including group-discussions and group presentations, case studies, hands-on-training in laboratory, hands-on- computer training including Epi-Info software and protocol preparation for field studies. ➢ 6 weeks for field practice include undertaking community survey, outbreak investigation, analysis of health data and evaluation of district surveillance system. | 765 | list | 0.820 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | ➢ 6 weeks for field practice include undertaking community survey, outbreak investigation, analysis of health data and evaluation of district surveillance system. |
| What facilities are available in NCDC's computer laboratories for trainees? | interactive audio visual aids for teaching and computers with latest epidemiological software | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Zoonosis, and Training & Malariology, NCDs, Environmental & Occupational Health and Climate Change & Health. • NCDC has eight field stations located in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh for carrying out disease-specific activities, manpower development in the field of epidemiology and related disciplines and providing field exposure to the trainees. • Two state-of-the-art Computer Laboratories fully equipped with interactive audio visual aids for teaching and computers with latest epidemiological software available exclusively for use by the trainees. • Vast experience in outbreak investigations at National & International level, operational research and health manpower development. • The institute has a well-stocked library with over 35,550 titles and regular subscription to 130 foreign and 40 national journals. | 579 | list | 0.820 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/43045836281675942642.pdf | • Two state-of-the-art Computer Laboratories fully equipped with interactive audio visual aids for teaching and computers with latest epidemiological software available exclusively for use by the trainees. |