1142 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1769334124 Annual report2016-17, published by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The source is a 139-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include ncdc, integrated disease surveillance program, yaws eradication programme, guinea worm eradication programme, national filaria control programme, anti-microbial resistance, viral hepatitis, national rabies control programme. 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: 456 table, 422 factual, 111 list, 80 summary, 37 definition, 28 relationship, 8 comparison. 264 of the 1142 pairs (23.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 878 are factual or table-based questions. 97.37% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 1,142 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the National Centre for Disease Control's (NCDC) 2016-17 annual report. The questions span various topics, including 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 metadata such as page numbers and document locations for verification purposes. Question types range from definitions and summaries to factual and table-based queries.
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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/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.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=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of area is Govindpuri in the southeast district of Delhi? | a re-settlement colony located in the centre of southeast district of Delhi | Team visited the area from 1stth to 10th July 2016 with the objectives to describe the epidemiological characteristics of the outbreak, assess cold chain, vaccination coverage , to recommend control measures and to prevent future outbreaks. Govindpuri is a re-settlement colony located in the centre of southeast district of Delhi. Govindpuri is divided into Balmukundkhand ,Girinagar, 16 lanes numbered 1-16, Govindpuri extension, adjacent to Govindpuri is a settled slum(Nehru and Navjeevan camp) and Harkeshnagar which is also a re- settlement colony. | 255 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.pdf | Govindpuri is a re-settlement colony located in the centre of southeast district of Delhi. | 127 | page=127,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was done with the results of the tests for Dengue and Chikungunya? | 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 2016-17 received 150 human sera samples for Dengue IgM ELISA test and 09 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. Entomological surveillance of vector of yellow fever, Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus in and around Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru As per the International Health Regulation, 2005, all airport and Seaports needs to be free of Aedes breeding in and around 400 meters area, for this regard as per the Instruction of the Directorate of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Delhi an entomological surveillance of vector of yellow fever, Dengue and Chikungunya was carried out at KIAL during the period 01.06.2016 to 03.06.2016 Pre monsoon) and 15.011.2016 to 18.11.2016 (post monsoon). | 361 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.pdf | |||||
| What diagnostic method is used to detect filaria infection? | Night blood smear examination at clinics as well as HQ | 1. Training Programme on Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) of Medical /Para-Medical officials i.e Medical Officers/Biologists, Filaria Inspectors/ Technicians Working in NFCP units & Urban Malaria Scheme (UMS). 2. Research & training to support National Programme of elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis. 3. Morbidity management clinics for filariasis cases. 4. Night blood smear examination at clinics as well as HQ Details for morbidity management & night blood smears examined S. No. Activities undertaken No. of samples ( NBS/Ag/Ab) examined Morbidity management 1. NCDC branch Kozhikode for morbidity management 1020 2. NCDC branch Rajahmundry for morbidity management 316 3. NCDC branch Varanasi for morbidity management 1994 Diagnostic services (Night Blood smear examination for filaria infection) 1. | 368 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.pdf | 4. Night blood smear examination at clinics as well as HQ Details for morbidity management & night blood smears examined S. | 22 | page=22,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What has been created at NCDC headquarters to manage issues related to branches and upgradation? | A Project Management Unit (NCDC Cell) | The State Government of Jharkhand have allotted 2 acres of land at Itki Sanatorium, Ranchi and a MOU for transfer of land has been signed. 601 Posts were proposed under SFC which has now been submitted for creation by Ministry of Finance. A Project Management Unit (NCDC Cell) has been created at NCDC head quarters to look after the issues related to the branches as well as upgradation of NCDC | 239 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.pdf | 601 Posts were proposed under SFC which has now been submitted for creation by Ministry of Finance. A Project Management Unit (NCDC Cell) has been created at NCDC head quarters to look after the issues related to the branches as well as upgradation of NCDC | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the course curricula in the institute's training programmes? | to develop the necessary need- based skills | Besides the regular training programmes, numerous short-term training activities are conducted every year. The course curricula of these training programmes are designed to develop the necessary need- based skills. The participants to these courses come from different States/Union Territories of India. trainees from some of the neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Nepal also participate in some of the training programmes. The institute also conducts separate training programmes specifically designed for international participants. | 170 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.pdf | The course curricula of these training programmes are designed to develop the necessary need- based skills. | 6 | page=6,block=10 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the state-based referral laboratory network? | providing diagnostic services for epidemic prone diseases during outbreaks | 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 24 states/UTs involving 107 labs. 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. | 387 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.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 mission of the consortium for kit quality testing? | to develop a national system for assuring Transfusion Transmitted infections (TTI) test quality by a consortium with uniform approaches and procedures | The mission of the consortium is to develop a national system for assuring Transfusion Transmitted infections (TTI) test quality by a consortium with uniform approaches and procedures. NCDC, Delhi; NARI, Pune; NIMHANS, Bangalore; and NICED, Kolkata are partner institutes in this consortium and a MOU has been signed with these institutes. The secretariat for the consoritium activity has been formed at National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune. | 33 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.pdf | The mission of the consortium is to develop a national system for assuring Transfusion Transmitted infections (TTI) test quality by a consortium with uniform approaches and procedures. | 47 | page=47,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the name of the format used for immediate notification of outbreaks by states and districts? | Early Warning Signal (EWS) format | Outbreaks (Event Based) In addition to routine surveillance, States and districts also notify the outbreaks immediately to the system through an Early Warning Signal (EWS) format. On an average of 30-35 outbreaks get reported every week to Central Surveillance Unit (CSU). As seen in Figure 1, a total of 553 outbreaks of epidemic prone diseases were reported and responded through IDSP in 2008, 799 outbreaks in 2009, 990 outbreaks in 2010, 1675 outbreaks in 2011, 1584 outbreaks in 2012 1964 outbreaks in 2013 , 1562 outbreaks in 2014, 1935 outbreaks in 2015 and 2679 in | 145 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.pdf | Outbreaks (Event Based) In addition to routine surveillance, States and districts also notify the outbreaks immediately to the system through an Early Warning Signal (EWS) format. | 9 | page=9,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the CD Alert published by the National Centre for Disease Control? | Rapid Dissemination of Information towards Control of Diseases | During last one year the EISOs have attended- Five week induction training course; Surveillance workshop, training on surveilllanve & VBD and Leadership & motivation workshop. 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. The CD Alerts give an inside view of the disease including the global scenario, Indian scenario and also the diagnostic facilities of the particular disease within our country. | 247 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334124_Annual-report2016-17.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. |
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| The tests were carried out and the results were communicated to the concerned for further necessary action. |
| 91 |
| page=91,block=1 |
| 0.850 |
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| 0.700 |
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| 0.700 |
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