Intersectoral collaboration for the prevention and control of vector borne diseases to support the implementation of a global strategy: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) have a major impact on public health and socio-economic development. Inter-sectoral collaboration was recommended as one of the key elements of Integrated Vector Management (IVM), however limited evidence measures the effect and contribution of intersectoral approaches including but not only IVM. This systematic review aims to assess the existing evidence on all forms of inter-sectoral collaboration in VBD control and prevention, identify any gaps and develop a framework from a global perspective.

Methods

Articles were identified through a search of PUBMED, Science of Direct, Web of Knowledge, Google Scholar and WHO archives using key words and excluded duplications (n = 2,034). The exclusion of non-VBDs control and prevention interv

SUBMITTER: Herdiana H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6179246 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature