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Statement–Courses of Action (public health): A large number of people in ward X have been diagnosed with a fatal type of malaria; which courses of action logically follow—immediate extensive fumigation by the municipal authority, and advising people to take steps to avoid mosquito bites?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:


Given data

  • Confirmed outbreak: large number of fatal-type malaria cases in ward X.
  • Proposed actions: (I) extensive fumigation; (II) public advice to avoid mosquito bites.


Concept/Approach (course-of-action evaluation)
In public-health emergencies, simultaneous vector control and behavioral prevention are appropriate, feasible, and urgent.


Step 1: Assess Action I (fumigation)
Fumigation reduces mosquito populations, addressing the source of transmission—clearly relevant and immediate.


Step 2: Assess Action II (advisories)
Advising nets/repellents/long sleeves reduces exposure; it is low-cost and complementary to fumigation.


Step 3: Joint adequacy
Both actions target different parts of the transmission chain; adopting both is prudent.


Verification/Alternative
Combining environmental control with personal protection is standard outbreak response.


Common pitfalls
Assuming an either–or choice. In epidemics, layered interventions are typical.


Final Answer
Both I and II follow.

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