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The programme component
of NFCP was transferred from NICD to NAMP in 1978 while research and training
components were retained with NICD. Presently, the programme
covers 53 million people (about 11% of endemic population) through 206
control units and 198 filaria clinics in 18 of the
20 endemic States/UTs. The delimitation surveys are
conducted by 27 survey units in these States. During Fourth Five Year Plan
the NFCP was 100 per cent Centrally sponsored programme.
But in Fifth Five Year Plan, only material and equipment were supplied by the
Centre and the entire operational cost was borne by the States. However, from
1978 onward the Central assistance was further reduced by sharing the cost of material and
equipment on 50:50 basis. Up to Seventh Five Year Plan the NFCP budget was
separate and the same was merged with budget of Urban Malaria Scheme during
Eighth Five Year Plan continuing the sharing the cost of material and
equipment on 50:50 basis between the Centre and the States. The organ
phosphorus compounds like temephos and fenthion and drugs are supplied by the Centre while MLO,
etc. are procured by the States.
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Summary
Historical Background and Impact of Disease on The
Community
Trend and Present Endemicity
of the Problem
Filariasis Control in India
Management of Acute and Chronic Filariasis,
Following Actions are Envisaged
National Filaria Day
(NFD)
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