Under NVBDCP, which insecticide was most recently approved for Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) replacing DDT in India's malaria elimination programme?
- A Deltamethrin / Synthetic Pyrethroids (SPs) ✓
- B Malathion
- C Pyrethrin
- D Bendiocarb
Correct answer: A. Deltamethrin / Synthetic Pyrethroids (SPs)
Explanation
Under India's malaria elimination strategy (National Framework for Malaria Elimination 2016–2030), synthetic pyrethroids (deltamethrin, alpha-cypermethrin) and organophosphates (malathion) have replaced DDT for IRS in most states. DDT is being phased out under the Stockholm Convention, though it is still used in specific areas. Deltamethrin WG is the currently preferred insecticide.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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