National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

The NVBDCP is an umbrella programme for prevention and control of VBDs namely Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis (JE), Dengue, Chikungunya, Kala-azar and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). Out of these six diseases, three diseases namely Kala-azar, LF and Malaria are targeted for elimination.

• The States/UTs are responsible for implementation of programme, whereas the Directorate of NVBDCP, Delhi provides technical assistance, policies and assistance to States/UTs in the form of cash and commodities, as per approved norms.
• Malaria, Filaria, JE, Dengue and Chikungunya are transmitted by mosquitoes whereas Kala-azar is transmitted by sand-flies.

Strategies for prevention and control of VBDs under NVBDCP -

• Integrated Vector Management: Includes Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in selected high-risk areas, Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) in high malaria endemic areas, use of larvi-vorous fish, anti-larval measures in urban areas including bio-larvicides and minor environmental engineering and source reduction for prevention of breeding.
• Disease Management: Involves early case detection with active, passive and sentinel surveillance followed by complete and effective treatment, strengthening of referral services, epidemic preparedness and rapid response.
• Supportive Interventions: Aims at Behaviour change, Inter-sectoral convergence and Human Resource Development through capacity building.
• Vaccination: Provided only for Japanese Encephalitis.
• Annual Mass Drugs Administration (MDA): Provided against Lymphatic Filariasis.