IDSP routinely collects and analyses disease data from a number of reporting units. This study was undertaken to observe the trends of important IDSP reported diseases for seven years in Barpeta district of Assam. Data was collected from DSU, IDSP and desk evaluation done.

ARI, ADD and BD were observed to be the mostly reported cases in the district. Typhoid and malaria have shown a gradual decreasing trend over the years. Dengue has shown a cyclical trend with a rise in the number of cases every third year. Regarding AES and JE, annually around 30% of AES cases have been observed to be JE positive.

Improvement in hygiene and drinking water supply is important to tackle the high case load of ADD and BD in the district. Prompt actions in case of water borne disease outbreak with a potent and vigilant IDSP surveillance network is a necessity in the district.