National Health Mission Tamil Nadu, Department of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of Tamil Nadu, India

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National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu

Department of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of Tamil Nadu, India

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Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)

he Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), initiated during 2005–2006, operates through State Surveillance Units (SSUs) and District Surveillance Units (DSUs). The SSU functions at the State level, while DSUs are established in all districts under the Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS). The primary objective of the programme is to ensure early identification of disease outbreaks and facilitate prompt public health action to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality.