National Health Policy, 2002 envisaged the target to eliminate Kala-azar by 2010 i.e. less than 1 case per 10,000 population at sub-district level, which could not be achieved. The revised target for elimination of Kala-azar is 2015. Kala-azar is a vector borne disease and its elimination from the community depends on various environmental, socio-economic and health systems related factors.
The treatment procedure for Kala-azar has been shifted from injectable to oral drug as first line of treatment to improve the treatment compliance.
Miltefosine capsule has been introduced for both adult and children as 1st line treatment. The 2nd line treatment is Amphotericin B injection being used for pregnant women/child bearing age women and also for children less than one year age.
This information was given by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare ShriGhulamNabi Azad in written reply to a question in the RajyaSabha yesterday.
The treatment procedure for Kala-azar has been shifted from injectable to oral drug as first line of treatment to improve the treatment compliance.
Miltefosine capsule has been introduced for both adult and children as 1st line treatment. The 2nd line treatment is Amphotericin B injection being used for pregnant women/child bearing age women and also for children less than one year age.
This information was given by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare ShriGhulamNabi Azad in written reply to a question in the RajyaSabha yesterday.
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