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Indian Journal of Communicable Diseases

Volume  4, Issue 2, Sep-Dec 2018, Pages 37-40
 

Original Article

Role and Responsibilities of Medical Students in the Prevention and Control of Dengue

Ekta Arora1, Suneela Garg2, M.M. Singh3

1Senior Resident 2Director, Professor and Head 3Director, Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijcd.2395.6631.4218.1

Abstract

  Communicable diseases are on an increase and technical solutions alone cannot ensure the effective control and prevention of communicable diseases. Hence, strategies to mobilize all levels of society are also essential. Healthcare is shifting towards person-centered care and patient empowerment. Along with patient empowerment, medical education is shifting towards professional roles for students in patient care. Hence, Medical students can play a vital role in prevention of dengue. It basically focuses on IEC i.e. Information, Education and Communication to spread awareness and raise the knowledge levels in the community and involve the community in the elimination of mosquito breeding sites. 

Keywords: Role and Responsibilities; Medical students; Prevention of Dengue; Health Education


Corresponding Author : Ekta Arora Senior Resident, Dept. of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 110002, India.