According to the latest report of the "World Health Organization", Measles outbreak is increasing rapidly in the world. After 2006, the highest number of measles cases have been reported in the first half of 2019. There has been a steady increase in measles cases since 2016. Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Philippines, South Sudan, Sudan, and Thailand are also witnessing measles outbreaks. The 'United States' has the highest number of measles cases reported in the last 25 years. Measles: Viruses in the respiratory system, especially the genes of morbillivirus, are caused by infection with the Paramyxovirus. So you can check your knowledge on measles by playing this quiz.
1. The WHO and UNICEF together with the which society are conducting vaccination campaigns in affected areas globally?
A. Mission rainbow
B. Red Cross Society
C. Gavi Alliance
D. All of above
2. Where are the secretariats of Gavi Alliance located?
A. Bangalore and Delhi
B. London and Hong Kong
C. Geneva and Washington
D. None of these
3. Gavi Alliance is an international organization that aims to increase the spread of _________ by bringing government and private institutions together.
A. Guidelines
B. Measles
C. Vaccination
D. Elimination
4. According to WHO and UNICEF data, how many percents of children have received their first dose of 'Measles Vaccine' in July 2019?
A. 86 %
B. 76 %
C. 96 %
D. 73 %
5. In the early stages of measles, there is swelling in the _________ and after some time the person's brain gets damaged especially when the problem is severe.
A. Eye
B. Nose
C. Throat
D. Brain Cell
6. According to the WHO report, how many measles cases were reported in Europe in the first six months of this year, which is higher than the 84,462 reported cases for the entire year of 2018?
A. 90,000 cases
B. 900 cases
C. 90,009 cases
D. 90,00 cases
7. Which countries of the world have reported the highest cases of Measles this year?
A. Democratic Republic of Congo
B. Madagascar
C. Ukraine
D. All of above
8. The Measles vaccination program is being run under the which-program in India?
A. Universal Immunization Programme
B. Vaccination of all
C. Elimination
D. None of these
9. India's Universal Immunization Program is one of the largest public health programs in the world. It is the most cost-effective ____________ health program in the world.
A. Private health
B. Public health
C. Domestic health
D. Child health
10. What was launched in December 2014 by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
A. Sharp Mission Rainbow
B. State Mission Rainbow
C. Mission rainbow
D. Country Mission Rainbow
11. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched 'Rapid Mission Indradhanush' in the year _________ to speed up to full immunization coverage.
A. 2008
B. 2007
C. 2006
D. 2005
12. Which program was started in the year 1985?
A. UIP
B. UPI
C. PPIs
D. UNP
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