GB15976-2015
Control and elimination of schistosomiasis
血吸虫病控制和消除
GB 15976-2015 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Control and elimination of schistosomiasis. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2016.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the requirements and assessment methods for the control and elimination of schistosomiasis in China. It is applicable to the evaluation of different prevention and control stage goals in schistosomiasis-endemic areas. This standard is mandatory for all relevant public health and agricultural prevention institutions. It specifically targets the management of schistosomiasis japonica.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines the criteria for epidemic control, focusing on limiting the infection rates among residents and livestock, as well as preventing acute outbreaks. For transmission control, the requirements tighten the infection rate thresholds and mandate the absence of locally infected acute cases and infected snails for a specified duration. The transmission interruption stage requires a multi-year absence of local infections in humans, livestock, and snails, alongside the establishment of a sensitive monitoring system. Full elimination is achieved only after maintaining transmission interruption criteria for an additional five years. It references diagnostic criteria from WS 261-2006 and GB/T 18640-2002.
Testing methods
The assessment methods involve comprehensive field investigations, including testing over 90% of permanent residents aged 6-65 and examining primary livestock sources. It also mandates systematic snail surveys in historical habitats and requires the establishment of a robust schistosomiasis monitoring system at the county level. Assessments must be conducted at the administrative village level following the transmission season. Detailed procedures are outlined in Appendix A.
FAQs
What is the main purpose of GB 15976-2015?
It establishes the criteria and assessment methods for controlling and ultimately eliminating schistosomiasis in endemic areas of China. All technical content within this standard is mandatory.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 15976?
Yes, the 2015 version replaces the previous GB 15976-2006. Key changes include modifying the term from "eradication" to "elimination," adding requirements for a monitoring system, and updating snail-related indicators.
Is GB 15976-2015 a mandatory standard?
Yes, this standard is mandatory for all relevant health and agricultural authorities operating in schistosomiasis-endemic regions of China.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C61
- ICS
- 11.020
- Competent department
- National Disease Control and Prevention Administration
- Technical committee
- National Disease Control and Prevention Administration
Relationships
Replaces:GB 15976-2006