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Delhi government plans to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to enhance surveillance and achieve zero deaths from dog-mediated rabies. This requires all health facilities to report suspected cases promptly. The move supports vaccination drives for humans and animals across the city.​
About Notifiable Diseases
Notifiable diseases are specific illnesses that, by law, must be reported to public health authorities when diagnosed. This helps governments track outbreaks, monitor public health trends, and take timely action to prevent epidemics.
- Diseases that require mandatory reporting to health authorities.
- Purpose: Early detection of outbreaks, monitoring disease trends, and guiding public health interventions.
- Legal Basis: In India, reporting is mandated under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Examples of Notifiable Diseases in India
| Category |
Examples |
| Viral Diseases |
Dengue, Influenza, Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Viral Encephalitis, Rabies, Polio, Smallpox |
| Bacterial Diseases |
Cholera, Diphtheria, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Leprosy, Plague |
| Parasitic Diseases |
Malaria |
| Other Conditions |
Tetanus, Scarlet Fever, Cerebrospinal Fever (Meningitis), Anaemia, Malnutrition, Vitamin A & Iodine Deficiency |
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