(Online Course) Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012:Social Issues - Eliminating Encephalitis
Social Issues
::Eliminating Encephalitis::
Question : What is the casual agent?
Answer : Culex mosquitoes.
Question : What are the massive prevention campaigns?
Answer :
- Distributing insecticide- treated bed nets
- Creating awareness on the need to keep pigs away from habitations.
- Persuading people to avoid outdoor movement when mosquito are more active.
Question : What are the solutions available?
Answer :
- Need for massive investments in hygienic housing, sanitation, supply of bed nets, vector control, and behavior modification.
- Need to inspire confidence in the community.
- War footing action is needed to control its spread.
