{"id":2518,"date":"2026-05-04T00:11:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T00:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.236.237.24\/?page_id=2518"},"modified":"2026-06-02T08:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:09:33","slug":"integrated-disease-surveillance-programme-idsp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhm.tn.gov.in\/ta\/integrated-disease-surveillance-programme-idsp\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2518\" class=\"elementor elementor-2518\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2df48e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2df48e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea6c894 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hfe-breadcrumbs-widget\" data-id=\"ea6c894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ul class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs hfe-breadcrumbs-show-home\"><li class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-item hfe-breadcrumbs-first\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-home-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhm.tn.gov.in\/ta\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8da15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b8da15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb900c e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efb900c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7acc748 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7acc748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section\">\n\n<!-- HERO -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-hero\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-hero-content\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-tag\">\nDisease Surveillance &#038; Vector Control\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nThe Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), initiated during 2005\u20132006, 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).\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nThe 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.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-hero-image\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-highlight-stat\">\n<div class=\"big\">38<\/div>\nDistrict Surveillance Units\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHT -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-achievement\">\n\n<h3>\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-search\"><\/i>\nEarly Detection, Early Action\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nIDSP serves as Tamil Nadu&#8217;s surveillance backbone for identifying disease outbreaks, generating early warning signals, and facilitating timely public health interventions to protect communities. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- IHIP -->\n\n<h3>Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP)<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-section-alt\">\n\n<p>\nThe Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) has been strengthened and upgraded into the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), transitioning from a weekly reporting system to daily, real-time surveillance. IHIP was launched on 1st April 2021, following which all districts commenced regular reporting on the platform.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nHealth-related events are now reported on a daily basis by both government and private health institutions, ensuring comprehensive coverage.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nData entry is carried out through structured formats:\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>S Form<\/h4>\n<p>\nCaptures information on suspected cases and syndromes reported by field health workers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>P Form<\/h4>\n<p>\nRecords probable or clinically diagnosed cases entered by Medical Officers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>L Form<\/h4>\n<p>\nUsed to document laboratory-confirmed cases.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nThe vision of IHIP is to serve as a single, integrated digital platform for capturing the entire spectrum of communicable disease events, enabling online generation of laboratory-confirmed data and facilitating the timely detection of Early Warning Signals (EWS) for prompt public health action.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- REPORTING UNITS -->\n\n<h3>Total Number of Reporting Units<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">10,871<\/div>\nS Form Units\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">5,685<\/div>\nP Form Units\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">4,786<\/div>\nL Form Units\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">38<\/div>\nDistrict Public Health Laboratories\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-banner\">\n<strong>District Public Health Laboratories (DPHL):<\/strong> 38 DPHLs are functional across the districts of Tamil Nadu.\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- MAJOR FUNCTIONS -->\n\n<h3>Major Functions<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nDevelop and maintain an efficient mechanism for collection, transport, and laboratory testing of specimens to facilitate swift investigation and confirmation of disease outbreaks within the district.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nContinuously review laboratory surveillance data from District Public Health Laboratories (DPHLs) to identify unusual trends or clustering of cases and communicate such findings promptly to the District Surveillance Unit (DSU).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nEnsure strict adherence to Bio-Medical Waste Management guidelines across all Primary Health Centres (PHCs).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nStrengthen laboratory quality systems through standardized operating procedures and consistent implementation of internal and external quality assurance mechanisms.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nSupport peripheral laboratories in PHCs and Government Hospitals through capacity building, technical assistance, regular supervision, and performance monitoring.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nUndertake Operation Theatre swab testing as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nCarry out bacteriological examination of drinking water sources to safeguard public health and prevent outbreaks of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases (ADD).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nVector Borne Disease Control Programme (VBDC).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<p>\nTamil Nadu implements the Vector Borne Disease Control Programme to prevent and control diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and other vectors, including dengue, malaria, chikungunya, lymphatic filariasis, Japanese encephalitis, and Zika surveillance.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- VECTOR BORNE -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-achievement\">\n\n<h3>\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-shield\"><\/i>\nVector Borne Disease Control Programme (VBDCP)\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nThe Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (VBDCP) is an umbrella programme implemented to prevent, control, and progressively eliminate diseases transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes and sandflies.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nThe programme focuses on reducing morbidity and mortality due to vector-borne diseases through strengthened surveillance, integrated vector management, early diagnosis, and effective case management.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- DISEASES COVERED -->\n\n<h3>Diseases Covered<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Dengue<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Malaria<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Chikungunya<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Lymphatic Filariasis<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Japanese Encephalitis<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- OBJECTIVES -->\n\n<h3>Key Objectives<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"objective-list\">\n<li>Early detection and timely management of vector-borne diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Reduction of disease transmission through effective vector control measures.<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of outbreaks and seasonal surges.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening surveillance and laboratory support.<\/li>\n<li>Community awareness and participation in vector control activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!-- INTERVENTIONS -->\n\n<h3>Key Interventions<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-section-alt\">\n\n<h4>1. Surveillance and Early Warning<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"objective-list\">\n<li>Continuous epidemiological and entomological surveillance across all districts.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthened sentinel surveillance hospitals for early case detection and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Integration with IDSP\/IHIP for real-time monitoring and outbreak alerts.<\/li>\n<li>Regular analysis of trends to guide preventive and control measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>2. Integrated Vector Management (IVM)<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"objective-list\">\n<li>Environmental management and source reduction activities.<\/li>\n<li>Chemical control measures including larvicides and adulticides, as per guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Biological control methods where feasible.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring of vector density and breeding indices to assess intervention effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>3. Case Management and Laboratory Support<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"objective-list\">\n<li>Free diagnosis and treatment for vector-borne diseases at all Government health facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening of laboratory services for prompt confirmation of cases.<\/li>\n<li>Standard treatment protocols followed across all levels of care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>4. Community Participation and Behaviour Change Communication<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"objective-list\">\n<li>Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Community mobilization for elimination of mosquito breeding sources.<\/li>\n<li>School-based and urban local body-led awareness activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>5. Seasonal Preparedness and Outbreak Response<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"objective-list\">\n<li>Pre-monsoon and monsoon preparedness activities.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid Response Teams activated during outbreaks.<\/li>\n<li>Inter-sectoral coordination with local bodies, urban development, water supply, and sanitation departments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Disease Surveillance &#038; Vector Control Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) The Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), initiated during 2005\u20132006, 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). 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