Poliovirus Surveillance status of quality, actions to improve sensitivity WHO-India 15 March 2012 Outline of the presentation • National overview of AFP surveillance in India • Areas/Populations at a relatively higher risk of wild poliovirus circulation/importation • Surveillance quality during last 6 months in areas/ populations at higher risk • Recent efforts to improve surveillance sensitivity AFP Surveillance Reporting Number of AFP case reporting sites 26,036 27,919 29,932 30,595 31,269 32,877 2007 2008 2009 2010 35,478 35,824 2011 2012* 21,403 2004 2005 2006 Number of AFP cases reported 55,785 41,524 27,049 45,585 60,782 50,405 32,194 13,274 2004 *Data as on 10 March 2012 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011* Polio laboratory performance Number of stool specimens processed 83,528 91,148 100,102 109,090 118,866 65,011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011* Number of days from stool received in laboratory to final result 35 30 Days 25 20 15 10 5 0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2006 *Data as on 10 March 2012 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011* Surveillance performance indicators, last 6 months Non-polio AFP rate Stool collection rate # AFP cases, Jan – Feb 14.3 86% 8156 7375 6515 In d ia 5460 L e s s th a n 6 0% 60 % to 6 9 % 70 % to 7 9 % 80 % a n d a b o v e N o AF P case 2009 2010 2011 2012 Outline of the presentation • National overview of AFP surveillance in India • Areas/Populations at a relatively higher risk of wild poliovirus circulation/importation • Surveillance quality during last 6 months in areas/ populations at higher risk • Recent efforts to improve surveillance sensitivity Where could the virus be? Leads from past incidence Historic reservoir areas Wild poliovirus type 1 cases, 2007-11 # # # # # # # # ## # ### ### ## ## # # # # ## # # # ## ## # # ### # # # ### ## # # # ## #### ##### # # ###### # # # # # # ## # # ## # #### #### # #### # # # # # ### # # # ## # # ## # # # # # # ## # ## # # # # # # # # # ### # # # # # # # # ## # # # ### ## # ## # ###### ## # # ### #### ## ### ## #### ### ## # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # ### ## # ## # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # ## # Where could the virus be? Leads from past incidence Historic reservoir areas HR blocks 107 High Risk blocks Where could the virus be? Leads from past incidence Historic reservoir areas HR blocks Areas with recent transmission WPV 1 cases, 2010-11 # ### ### #### ## # # # ## # Where could the virus be? 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Leads from genetics Tajikistan 2010 Areas involved with international importations Where could the virus be? Leads from genetics Tajikistan 2010 Areas involved with international importations Bangladesh 2006 Where could the virus be? Leads from genetics Tajikistan 2010 Angola 2005, 2007 Areas involved with international importations Bangladesh 2006 Where could the virus be? Leads from genetics Tajikistan 2010 Areas involved with international importations Nepal 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010 Angola 2005, 2007 Bangladesh 2006 Where could the virus be? Threat from neighbouring countries with active circulation Areas at risk of importation from neighbouring countries WPV 1 past 6 months, neighbouring countries Outline of the presentation • National overview of AFP surveillance in India • Areas/Populations at a relatively higher risk of wild poliovirus circulation/importation • Surveillance quality during last 6 months in areas/ populations at higher risk • Recent efforts to improve surveillance sensitivity Historic reservoir areas 107 HR blocks % adequate stool specimen collection rate Non-polio AFP rate U.P. U.P. 28.4 55.2 85% 86% Bihar 42.1 31 Bihar 89% In d ia L e s s th a n 6 0 % Non HR blocks *Data – September 2011 to February 2012 6 0 % to 6 9 % 7 0 % to 7 9 % 80 % a n d a b o v e N o AHR FP c ase Non blocks Areas with recent transmission Non-polio AFP rate % adequate stool specimen collection rate In d ia L e s s th a n 6 0 % 6 0 % to 6 9 % 7 0 % to 7 9 % 80 % a n d a b o v e N o AHR FP c ase Non blocks Jharkhand Average Jharkhand 89% 13.5 West Bengal *Data – September 2011 to February 2012 Average West Bengal Areas with recent transmission Non-polio AFP rate % adequate stool specimen collection rate Average Average 12.9 87% In d ia L e s s th a n 6 0 % 6 0 % to 6 9 % 7 0 % to 7 9 % 80 % a n d a b o v e N o A HR FP c ase Non blocks *Data – September 2011 to February 2012 # # # # # # ## # ##### # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # Migrant populations # # # ## ## ## ## # # ## # ## # ## ## ## # ## # ## # ## ## # ## # ## # # # # # # ## ## ## ## # # # # ## # # # # # ## ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## 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# # # # # # # # # # # # # ##### # ### # # ## # # # # ## # # ## # ## # # # # # ## ## ## ### # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # ## # ## # ##### # # # #### # ## ## ### # ## # ## # # # # # # # ## # # # # ## # # # # # #### # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # ## ## # # # # # # ## # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # ## # # # # ### # # # # # # ## # # # Migrant AFP cases, 2011* Estimated non-polio AFP rate** amongst migrants 16 15.5 12 8 12.7 9.0 4 0 2009 N=2,040 *data as on 10 March 2011 2010 # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # ## ### # # # # ### # # # ### # ## # # ## ## # ## ## ### ## ## # ## ## # # # # ## ## # ## ## # # # # ## ## ## ### ## ### ## # ## # ## # ## ## ## # # ## ## # ## # ## # # ## # ## ## ## # ### ## # # ## ## # # ## # # ## # # # ### # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # 2011* ** Estimate based on the number of migrant children vaccinated in SIAs ## # # # Areas linked with international spread of poliovirus % adequate stool specimen collection rate Non-polio AFP rate U TT AR P R AD E S H B IH A R Average Average 33.5 JH AR K H AN D 86% In d ia L e s s th a n 6 0% *Data – September 2011 to February 2012 60 % to 6 9 % 70 % to 7 9 % 80 % a n d a b o v e N o AF P case Areas at risk of importation from neighbouring countries % adequate stool specimen collection rate Non-polio AFP rate Average Average 6.8 83% In d ia L e s s th a n 6 0% *Data – September 2011 to February 2012 60 % to 6 9 % 70 % to 7 9 % 80 % a n d a b o v e N o AF P case Outline of the presentation • National overview of AFP surveillance in India • Areas/Populations at a relatively higher risk of wild poliovirus circulation/importation • Surveillance quality during last 6 months in areas/ populations at higher risk • Recent efforts to improve surveillance sensitivity Field surveillance reviews, 2011 JA M M U & K A S H M I R States reviewed Districts reviewed H IM A C H A L PR A D E S H PU N JAB CH UTTARA NCHAL H AR YA N A DL S IK K IM AR U N A C H A L PR . U T T A R P R A D E SH R AJA S T H A N AS S AM B IH A R N AG A L AN D M E G H A LA YA M A N IP U R JH A R K H A N D M A D H Y A PR AD ES H GU JAR AT T R IP U R A W E ST BE N G A L M IZ O R A M C H H A T T IS G A R H Number of states reviewed O R IS S A D AM A N & D IU D &N H A V EL I M A H A R A SH T R A 7 AN D H R A P R A D E S H GO A 4 3 KA R N A T A K A A& N ISL AN D S P O N D IC H E R R Y LA KS H A D W EE P T A M IL N A D U KE R A LA 2009 2010 2011 West Bengal Number of reporting sites 1495 973 2009 1611 982 2010 2011* 2012* AFP cases reported till week 10 Year to date comparison 416 248 248 2010 2011* 215 2009 *Data as on 10 March 2012 2012* Significant efforts to improve AFP surveillance noticed post surveillance review in March’11 to ensure early detection of virus circulation Delhi Expansion of reporting network 340 182 2008 184 182 2009 2010 2011 # AFP cases Non-migrant Migrant 281 136 30 171 158 156 2009 2010 2011 AFP surveillance system sensitivity enhanced, particularly in high risk populations, following the surveillance review. Bihar & West UP Number of reporting sites in review districts 300 244 250 Bihar 254 245 239 224 218 208 200 206 192 190 174 176 164 170174 151156 149 150 127 107 96 94 100 82 74 50 “AFP surveillance system in Western UP & Bihar is sensitive enough to pick up virus transmission at the earliest” 0 CHAMPARAN EAST DARBHANGA KHAGARIA PATNA SAHARSA SAMASTIPUR “Need for greater involvement of the district and block government staff in surveillance activities” 300 West UP 250 200 150 100 50 0 AGRA BADAUN FARRUKHABAD 2008 Data at the time of review GB Nagar 2009 GHAZIABAD 2010 2011 MORADABAD SHAHJAHANPUR Maharashtra, Nov’11 # AFP cases reported, Nasik 46 39 29 24 Q1 Q2 2011 Q3 Q4 % adequate stool specimen, Nasik 80 68 Before review, 2011 *Data as on 10 March 2012 “AFP surveillance system is likely to pick up virus circulation; however, efforts need to be strengthened in Nasik.” • Nasik (Malegaon) – Weak reporting network leading to delayed reporting of cases • Rest of Maharashtra – Extensive reporting network with adequate government & private involvement After review till date – Timely & adequate response to all AFP cases reported Andhra Pradesh, Dec 2011 % AFP cases with adequate stool specimen, 2011* A D ILA B A D S R IK A K U L A M K A R IM N A G A R N IZ A M A B A D V IZ IA N A G A R A M W A RANGAL ME D A K V IS A K H A P A TN A M KHAM M AM HYDERAB AD EAST G OD AVARI RANG AR EDDY N A LG O N D A W E ST GODAV ARI K R IS H N A MA H B U B N A G A R G U N TU R In d ia PRAKA SAM KURNOOL ANANT PUR L e s s th a n 6 0% N E LLO R E CUDDAP AH 60 % to 6 9 % 70 % to 7 9 % 80 % a n d a b o v e N o AF P case C H ITTO O R Blocks without any AFP case in 2011* “AFP surveillance needs improvements to ensure early detection of any virus circulation” • Existing public health cadre underutilized for surveillance • Inadequate involvement of private sector health facilities in reporting AFP cases Conclusions of recent surveillance reviews Surveillance sensitive to pick-up virus circulation Gaps identified, improvements made after review Gaps identified, improvements required Surveillance reviews, 2012 2011 JAM U & K KA JA M MU A S HM M IR IR States reviewed 2011 Districts reviewed 2011 H CH HIM I MAAC HA A LL PPR R AAD D EES SH H Proposed reviews, 2012 PU N JJ A B B P UN C CH H U AR NC L UTTTTA R AAN CH HA AL HAARR Y YAAN A H NA D DLL IM SSIKK IK K IM NAAC PRR . AAR R UUN C HHAALL P U AR UTTTTA R P PR RA A DE SH H R S T HA N RA A JJA AS M AAS S SSA AM BBI IHHAARR NNAAGGAALLA ND AN D M GH YA MEEG HAA LLAAY A M N IP MAAN IP U UR R JJHHA ARRK KHH A AN ND D MAAD HY YA A P PR D E SH M DH R AD SH G A R AT AT GU U J AR IPUUR RAA TTR R IP W S TT B NG W EES BEEN GA A LL M M MIZ IZOORRAAM C T IS GA RH CHHHHAATTT ISG AR H O A ORRIS ISSSA D N & U DA AM MA AN & D D IIU D ELI D& &NN H HA AV VE M HA RA S H TR T RA M AAH AR A SH A ND SH H AN DH HR RA A P PRADE ES G GO OAA Plans for 2012 Follow up on recommendations of 2011 reviews Field reviews in 6 additional states K AR TA KA KA RN N AAT A KA AA& &N S LL A ND N IIS AN DS S PPO O NND D IC ICHH E ER RR Y Y LLA AK HA DW EP KSSH AD WE EE TTA AM M IL IL N NA DU K ER KE RA ALA A Environmental surveillance expansion plans WPV 1 past 6 months, neighbouring countries Punjab Delhi May 2010 Patna April 2011 Gujarat Mumbai 2001 Existing environmental surveillance sites Proposed additional sites for environmental surveillance Kolkata December 2011 Summary • Overall surveillance quality maintained at high levels • Areas at risk of WPV importation/circulation identified and being closely monitored for surveillance quality • Actions being taken to enhance surveillance sensitivity in high risk areas following reviews e.g. West Bengal, Delhi, Nasik (Malegaon) • Sewage sampling sites being expanded strategically to minimize risk of missing poliovirus in the environment Thank You