Planning, Implementing and Evaluating control measures

Which of the following definitions best describes an "epidemic"

• A disease that occurs regularly in a particular geographic area

• A disease outbreak that affects a large number of people within a community, population, or region

• A global outbreak of a disease

• A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected

What is the primary objective of epidemic investigation?

• To identify the cause, source, and modes of transmission of the Disease

• To determine the economic impact of the disease

• To establish new healthcare facilities

• To monitor media coverage of the outbreak

Which of the following is the first step in an outbreak investigation?

• Defining the population at risk

• Verification of diagnosis

• Rapid search for cases

• Data analysis

Why is defining the population at risk an important step in outbreak investigation?

• To increase funding for the outbreak

• To identify the specific group affected and target interventions

• To promote the outbreak on social media

• To delay the spread of misinformation

In the context of planning disease control measures, what does IEC stand for?

• Immunization, Education, and Control

• Information, Education, and Communication

• Investigation, Evaluation, and Coordination

• Identification, Elimination, and Containment

What is the role of a public health team in implementing control measures?

• To ensure media coverage of the outbreak

• To coordinate with stakeholders and engage the community

• To provide funding for healthcare facilities

• To conduct laboratory research

What is a crucial component of evaluating control measures for a disease at the community level?

• Conducting a media campaign

• Monitoring and surveillance

• Providing free healthcare services

• Increasing healthcare funding

What type of evaluation assesses the short-term effects of control measures?

• Process evaluation

• Outcome evaluation

• Impact evaluation

• Structural evaluation

Identify the Logo

• Integrated Disease Survey Project

• Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme

• Infectious Disease Surveillance Program

• International Disease Surveillance Project

Which of the following is a key objective of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)?

• To monitor nutritional status of children

• To control the spread of vector-borne diseases

• To detect and respond to disease outbreaks promptly

• To provide universal healthcare access