NCDC | MOHFW

Mangalagiri Branch

Introduction

National Centre for Disease Control, Rajahmundry branch was started in 1963 at Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. The branch was shifted from Rajahmundry to Mangalagiri in February, 2025

Mandate of the Branch:

Coordinate Training on Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) for Medical Officers and Para-Medical Staff viz., Biologists, Filaria inspectors / Technicians Working in National Filaria Control Programme (NFCP) Units & Urban Malaria Scheme (UMS).
Carrying out operational research & training for elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis.
Services to Public through Filaria Clinic and Lymphoedema Management of filariasis patients.
Carrying out Vector surveillance at Point of Entries (Seaport/Airport) for Yellow fever, Dengue, Zika, Malaria & Chikungunya.
Outbreak investigations & Epidemic investigations being carried out as and when assigned by NCDC, Headquarters, Delhi.

Objectives of the Branch:

To train manpower for elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF).
To alleviate morbidity associated with Lymphatic Filariasis through appropriate management.
To raise awareness among communities on Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) through Information Education and Communication (IEC) and Advocacy, communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM).

Photographs of the Branch

Training programme for Filaria Inspectors/ Technicians

Training programme for Filaria Inspectors/ Technicians (practical session)

Vector Surveillance at Visakhapatnam Seaport

Staff Details – Mangalagiri Branch

Head of the Division

Dr. Praveen Madala

M.B.B.S, M.P.H (Field Epidemiology), MD (Community Medicine), D.N.B (Field Epidemiology)

Public Health Specialist Gr-II & Officer-in-Charge

📧 madala[dot]p[at]nic[dot]in

Branch Staff

Shri. D. Rohit

M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

Research Assistant

📧 darlarohit[at]yahoo[dot]com

Shri. Jagadeesh Gulipalli

M.Sc. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)

Research Assistant

📧 Jagadeesh5[dot]bio[at]gmail[dot]com

Shri. P. Satya Babu

M.Sc. Marine Geology

Technician

📧 pensatya[at]gmail[dot]com

Shri. Jawahar Lal

B.Com., B.Ed.

Stenographer

📧 Jawahar_rjy[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in

Smt. K. Sailaza

D. Pharmacy, B.Sc.

UD Clerk

📧 Sailaja0701[at]gmail[dot]com

Shri. N. Rama Krishna

10th Std.

I/C

📧 Naralasetti[dot]ramakrishna[at]gmail[dot]com

Shri. K. Gopala Rao

S.S.C

Driver Gr. I

📧 Gopalraok68[at]gmail[dot]com

Shri. Ch.V.V.N. Satish

B.Sc. & B.Lib.Sc.

LD Clerk

📧 Satvevi1[at]gmail[dot]com

Shri. K. Sudhakarao

Intermediate

MTS

Shri. K. Srinivasa Rao

10th Std.

Lab. Attdt.

Smt. K. Naga Laskhmi

10th Std.

Lab. Attdt.

Smt. D. Vara Lakshmi

S.S.C.

Animal Attdt.

Mangalagiri Branch

Activities

Training course on Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) for Medical Officers /Biologists/District Program officers. (Duration -3 Days)
Training course on Filarialogy for Filaria Inspectors/Health Inspectors/Technicians. (Duration -5 Days)
Vector Surveillance at point of entry for Vectors of Yellow fever, Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria at Visakhapatnam International Airport and Visakhapatnam Seaport.
Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) prevalence study in various states as assigned by Head of the Department of Parasitic Diseases, NCDC, Delhi.
IEC and Morbidity Management and Disability prevention (MMDP) program for filariasis patients and caretakers.
Conducting Filaria Day and Night clinics.
Conducting awareness program on Filariasis to new and old patients and explaining preventive measures to patients.
Cross checking of Micro Filaria blood smears received from Regional Office of Health and Family Welfare (ROHF&W) Bhubaneswar.
Training on vector borne diseases for undergraduate students and multipurpose health staff (MPHS) is conducted on request.

Photographs of the Branch

Morbidity Management and Disability prevention (MMDP) program for filariasis patients

Vector Surveillance at Visakhapatnam Seaport

Interactive session with school children for Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) prevalence study

Vector Surveillance at Visakhapatnam Seaport

Interactive session with school children for Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) prevalence study

Training on Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) to Medical Officers/Biologists

Interactive session with school children for Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) prevalence study

Research Projects & Publications

Mukhopadhyay AK, Patnaik SK, Wattal S.
Lymphatic Filariasis Survey in social welfare hostels in twin Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Journal of Public Health, Research & Development, 2013(4):279.
Mukhopadhyay AK, A K Hati, W Tamizharasu, P Satya Babu.
Larvicidal properties of cashew nut shell liquid (Anacardium occidentale L) on immature stages of two mosquito species.
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 47(4):257-260, December 2010.

Poster Presentations (ISMOCD Conferences)

Rohit D et al.
Breeding habitats of Aedes mosquitoes, vectors of dengue & chikungunya in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
(2016)
Rohit D et al.
Mass Drug Administration against Lymphatic Filariasis – Drug distribution and compliance in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
(2017)
Rohit D et al.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) regarding mosquito-borne diseases among students in East Godavari district.
(2019)

Details of Laboratories / Units

Laboratories / Units under the Branch:

Lab / Unit Name:

Officer in Charge of Lab / Unit:

Rajahmundry Branch

Full Mailing Address:
National Centre for Disease Control,
Backside of Prime Hill Crest,
Near DGP Office,
Mangalagiri H.O. - 522503,
Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

Email: N/A

Phone: 08645-297608

Fax: N/A