VECTOR CONTROL

BY

Dr. Ladslaus L. Mnyone

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Full surface applicationBed net application

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Mating

Sugar feeding Host seeking Rest 2-3 days Oviposition

Point-source application

Partial surface application

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Vector control methods

Indoor residual spraying (IRS) Use of personal protection measures e.g.

ITNs, repellents etc Larviciding Biological control Environmental management Education Integrated mosquito management

Scale up Vector Control measures

Combination of personal and community protective measures e.g. ITNs and LLITNs

e.g. ITNs for everyone at risk of malaria, especially children and pregnant women.

Framework of ITNs

= “Catch up” coverage and “Keep up” coverage strategy

Roles of RBM 1o goal is to provide a coordinated global

approach to fighting malaria Lead in advocacy campaigns to raise

awareness of malaria at the global, regional, national and community levels

Mobilize resources for malaria control and research into new and more effective tools

Ensure that vulnerable individuals are key participants in rolling back of malaria

Formulate task forces to carry out RBM tasks