Under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), the Annual Blood Examination Rate (ABER) target for malaria-endemic states is at least:

• A 10% of the at-risk population ✓
• B 5% of the at-risk population
• C 15% of the at-risk population
• D 20% of the at-risk population

Explanation

ABER (Annual Blood Examination Rate) is the number of blood slides examined per 100 at-risk population per year. NVBDCP sets a target of ≥10% ABER for high-endemic districts as a process indicator of surveillance intensity. An ABER below 10% suggests under-detection of malaria cases. The Slide Positivity Rate (SPR) and API are outcome measures derived from slides examined.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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