Management of insecticides for use in disease vector control: a global survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vector control plays a critical role in the prevention, control and elimination of vector-borne diseases, and interventions of vector control continue to depend largely on the action of chemical insecticides. A global survey was conducted on the management practices of vector control insecticides at country level to identify gaps to inform future strategies on pesticide management, seeking to improve efficacy of interventions and reduce the side-effects of chemicals used on health and the environment.

Methods

A survey by questionnaire on the management practices of vector control insecticides was disseminated among all WHO Member States. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics in MS Excel.

Results

Responses were received from 94 countries, or a 48%

SUBMITTER: van den Berg H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8141140 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature