{"id":62181,"date":"2024-04-20T08:50:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=62181"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:50:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:50:05","slug":"the-main-agency-responsible-for-disease-surveillance-and-outbreak-control-in-andhra-pradesh-is-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-main-agency-responsible-for-disease-surveillance-and-outbreak-control-in-andhra-pradesh-is-the\/","title":{"rendered":"The main agency responsible for disease surveillance and outbreak control in Andhra Pradesh is the:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9771bd9e5aa\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Directorate of Public Health                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    World Health Organization (WHO)                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    National Institute of Virology (NIV)                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Directorate of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p>The Directorate of Public Health (DPHO) is the main agency responsible for disease surveillance and outbreak control in Andhra Pradesh. It is a state government department under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The DPHO is responsible for the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disease surveillance: The DPHO collects data on diseases and outbreaks from hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities. This data is used to track the spread of diseases and identify potential outbreaks.<\/li>\n<li>Outbreak control: The DPHO responds to outbreaks of diseases by providing medical care to patients, conducting contact tracing, and implementing public health measures to prevent the spread of the disease.<\/li>\n<li>Disease prevention: The DPHO works to prevent the spread of diseases by providing immunizations, educating the public about healthy habits, and promoting sanitation and hygiene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for international public health. The WHO does not have a direct role in disease surveillance and outbreak control in Andhra Pradesh. However, the WHO does provide technical assistance and support to the DPHO.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is an autonomous organization of the Government of India that is responsible for <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> biomedical research. The ICMR does not have a direct role in disease surveillance and outbreak control in Andhra Pradesh. However, the ICMR does conduct research on diseases and outbreaks, and it provides technical assistance and support to the DPHO.<\/p>\n<p>The National Institute of Virology (NIV) is a research institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research. The NIV is responsible for research on viruses and viral diseases. The NIV does not have <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> a direct role in disease surveillance and outbreak control in Andhra Pradesh. 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