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KALA-AZAR OR VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS
 
What is the extent of problem of Kala-azar in India? 

  • Endemic in eastern States of India namely Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
  • 48 districts endemic; sporadic cases reported from a few other districts
  • Estimated165.4 million population at risk in 4 states
  • Mostly poor socio-economic groups of population primarily living in rural areas are affected


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National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, 22, Shamnath Marg, Delhi - 110054.
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