Malaria and Dengue are Notifiable Diseases

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has initiated the work to notify malaria in the capital, after the instruction by the Union Health Ministry to make Malaria and Dengue Notifiable diseases.

What is a Notifiable Disease?

  • Notified by Law: A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information allows the authorities to monitor the disease, and provides early warning of possible outbreaks.
  • WHO Regulation: The World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations, 1969 require disease reporting to the WHO in order to help with its global surveillance and advisory ....
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