| What does a case definition help people understand? | what a “case” is and what is not | Steps of OBI Check-list Scenario: NJORT for Chandipura Virus Disease OBI, July 2024 Step 4: Develop outbreak case definitions A case definition allows everyone to understand what a “case” is and what is not. | 174 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | Steps of OBI Check-list Scenario: NJORT for Chandipura Virus Disease OBI, July 2024 Step 4: Develop outbreak case definitions A case definition allows everyone to understand what a “case” is and what is not. | 5 | page=5,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of team should NJORT members work in during outbreak investigations? | a multidisciplinary investigation team with the respective expertise | The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) of NCDC shall facilitate the pre- deployment briefing of the NJORT members. The experts deployed in the NJORT for outbreak investigation should: • Work together in a multidisciplinary investigation team with the respective expertise • Follow all the steps of outbreak investigation under the guidance of the PH expert / Team lead • Be familiar with the descriptive epidemiology skills and analytic statistical methods appropriately • Coordinate for appropriate laboratory support • Give recommendations based on the findings of the investigation 4912049/2026/National Centre for Disease Control | 218 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | The experts deployed in the NJORT for outbreak investigation should: • Work together in a multidisciplinary investigation team with the respective expertise • Follow all the steps of outbreak investigation under the guidance of the PH expert / Team lead • Be familiar with the descriptive epidemiology skills and analytic statistical methods appropriately • Coordinate for appropriate laboratory support • Give recommendations based on the findings of the investigation 4912049/2026/National Centre for Disease Control |
| What should be considered when identifying control measures? | keeping in mind practical implications | o Limit transmission: hand hygiene, cough etiquette, mosquito nets, alternate water supply etc. o Reduce susceptibility: vaccination Control measures should be identified keeping in mind practical implications. Control measures should not be generic and it will help if implementing agency is identified against each control measure along with timelines Vector control measures conducted based on findings. Risk Communication tool formed and adopted by state for AES. AFI Surveillance established before the next transmission season. | 171 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | o Reduce susceptibility: vaccination Control measures should be identified keeping in mind practical implications. | 6 | page=6,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| Who provides guidance to NJORT members during outbreak investigations? | the PH expert / Team lead | The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) of NCDC shall facilitate the pre- deployment briefing of the NJORT members. The experts deployed in the NJORT for outbreak investigation should: • Work together in a multidisciplinary investigation team with the respective expertise • Follow all the steps of outbreak investigation under the guidance of the PH expert / Team lead • Be familiar with the descriptive epidemiology skills and analytic statistical methods appropriately • Coordinate for appropriate laboratory support • Give recommendations based on the findings of the investigation 4912049/2026/National Centre for Disease Control | 358 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | The experts deployed in the NJORT for outbreak investigation should: • Work together in a multidisciplinary investigation team with the respective expertise • Follow all the steps of outbreak investigation under the guidance of the PH expert / Team lead • Be familiar with the descriptive epidemiology skills and analytic statistical methods appropriately • Coordinate for appropriate laboratory support • Give recommendations based on the findings of the investigation 4912049/2026/National Centre for Disease Control |
| What is the purpose of the SOP provided for the National Joint Outbreak Response Team? | standardized, field-ready procedures for the rapid investigation, containment, and reporting of disease outbreaks | Guidelines for Outbreak Investigations by NJORT Purpose This SOP provides standardized, field-ready procedures for the rapid investigation, containment, and reporting of disease outbreaks by the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT). It is designed to ensure timely decision- making, coordinated action, data quality, and actionable public health recommendations. Description The National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT), deployed for outbreak investigation, comprises of experts from various fields, including public health specialists, clinicians, microbiologists, veterinarians, entomologists, and researchers from other non-health sectors as appropriate. | 74 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | Guidelines for Outbreak Investigations by NJORT Purpose This SOP provides standardized, field-ready procedures for the rapid investigation, containment, and reporting of disease outbreaks by the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT). |
| What is the responsibility of the team lead after the field investigation? | regular communication and submitting the final report after the field investigation | The team should provide a regular update, at least once a day, of the field activities and outbreak situation to the PHEOC, NCDC via email or teleconference. 6. NJORT should recommend to the Reporting Unit to update the information on the IDSP-IHIP platform. 7. The team should depart from outbreak site only after submitting a preliminary report to NCDC/ MoHFW and seeking necessary approval from competent authority 8. The team should de-brief the State / District administration of the preliminary findings and recommendations before leaving the field. 9. The team should avoid interaction and sharing details of the investigation with “media” at any stage of the outbreak investigation, without prior permission from the competent authority. 10. Team lead will be responsible for regular communication and submitting the final report after the field investigation, at the earliest 11. | 784 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | Team lead will be responsible for regular communication and submitting the final report after the field investigation, at the earliest 11. |
| What is the role of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre in relation to NJORT members? | facilitate the pre- deployment briefing of the NJORT members | The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) of NCDC shall facilitate the pre- deployment briefing of the NJORT members. The experts deployed in the NJORT for outbreak investigation should: • Work together in a multidisciplinary investigation team with the respective expertise • Follow all the steps of outbreak investigation under the guidance of the PH expert / Team lead • Be familiar with the descriptive epidemiology skills and analytic statistical methods appropriately • Coordinate for appropriate laboratory support • Give recommendations based on the findings of the investigation 4912049/2026/National Centre for Disease Control | 68 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) of NCDC shall facilitate the pre- deployment briefing of the NJORT members. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 |
| What should the NJORT outbreak investigation report include? | specific recommendations, based on the findings and analysis of data from the investigation for public health action | The NJORT is expected to be immediately deployed (within 24-48 hours) to visit the outbreak-affected area and work collaboratively with local authorities to comprehensively investigate the outbreak / unusual incident and suggest containment measures. The NJORT is expected to investigate with a focus on identifying the etiologic agent and the potential risk factors, the source of the outbreak, the mode of transmission, access to treatment, implementation of prevention and control measures and provide basic descriptive epidemiology. The NJORT outbreak investigation report should provide specific recommendations, based on the findings and analysis of data from the investigation for public health action. | 592 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | The NJORT outbreak investigation report should provide specific recommendations, based on the findings and analysis of data from the investigation for public health action. | 1 |
| What should the team do after departing from the field during an outbreak investigation? | follow-up with the State/district, until the outbreak period is over and provide any technical support if indicated | After departure from the field, the team is expected to follow-up with the State/district, until the outbreak period is over and provide any technical support if indicated. A. | 56 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | After departure from the field, the team is expected to follow-up with the State/district, until the outbreak period is over and provide any technical support if indicated. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are some examples of measures to limit transmission? | hand hygiene, cough etiquette, mosquito nets, alternate water supply | o Limit transmission: hand hygiene, cough etiquette, mosquito nets, alternate water supply etc. o Reduce susceptibility: vaccination Control measures should be identified keeping in mind practical implications. Control measures should not be generic and it will help if implementing agency is identified against each control measure along with timelines Vector control measures conducted based on findings. Risk Communication tool formed and adopted by state for AES. AFI Surveillance established before the next transmission season. | 22 | list | 0.820 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1780039990_1-1_2020-NCDC_EIS_correspondence_4912049_2026_National%20Centre%20for%20Disease%20Control_29-05-2026_10-59-52am.pdf | o Limit transmission: hand hygiene, cough etiquette, mosquito nets, alternate water supply etc. | 6 | page=6,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |