Reducing vector-borne disease by empowering farmers in integrated vector management

Berg, Henk van den; Hildebrand, Alexander; Ragunathan, Vaithilingam; Das, Pradeep

doi:10.2471/blt.06.035600

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“…Through a promotion of multiple, evidence-based strategies to reduce VBDs, for instance, IRS and LLINs, along with the collaboration of various sectors including government agencies and community stakeholders [19], incorporation of IVM in early stages of community development is the safest and most affordable approach to reduce host-vector contact, pathogen transmission, and prevent serious vector and pest situations [11]. …”

Section: Goals Of Integrated Vector Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Expanding Integrated Vector Management to promote healthy environments

Lizzi

Qualls

Brown

et al. 2014

Trends in Parasitology

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Integrated Vector Management (IVM) strategies are intended to protect communities from pathogen transmission by arthropods. These strategies target multiple vectors and different ecological and socioeconomic settings, but the aggregate benefits of IVM are limited by the narrow focus of its approach; IVM strategies only aim to control arthropod vectors. We argue that IVM should encompass environmental modifications at early stages, for instance, infrastructural development and sanitation services, to regulate not only vectors but also nuisance-biting arthropods. An additional focus on nuisance-biting arthropods will improve public health, quality of life, and minimize social disparity issues fostered by pests. Optimally, IVM could incorporate environmental awareness and promotion of control methods in order to proactively reduce threats of serious pest situations.

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Section: Goals Of Integrated Vector Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Expanding Integrated Vector Management to promote healthy environments

Lizzi

Qualls

Brown

et al. 2014

Trends in Parasitology

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“…In contrast to some of the generic vector policy recommendations of the past, IVM recognizes this need: “Because almost every situation is distinct and complex, it is impossible to prescribe standard actions and strategies” [13]. Analysis of the problems and constraints in a local vector control system is imperative to its success [43]. Local and regional vector control programs can benefit from surveillance that produces epidemiological stratification of site-specific situations in order to better address local needs [44].…”

Section: Guiding Malaria Elimination With the Eirmentioning

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How much vector control is needed to achieve malaria elimination?

Ulrich

Naranjo

Alimi

et al. 2013

Trends in Parasitology

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Roll Back Malaria’s ambitious goals for global malaria reduction by 2015 represent a dilemma for National Malaria Control Programs (NMCPs) that are still far from malaria elimination. Current vector control efforts by NMCPs generally fall short of their potential, leaving many NMCPs wondering how much vector control it will take to achieve malaria elimination. We believe the answer is detailed in the relationships between the entomological inoculation rate (EIR) and four epidemiological measures of malaria in humans. To achieve adequate vector control NMCPs must evaluate EIRs to identify problematic foci of transmission and reduce annual EIRs to less than one infectious bite per person.

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“…The need for increased community education, management integration, monitoring, and evaluation in such programs has been recognized (Mukabana et al 2006; Townson et al 2005; Van den Berg et al 2007). …”

Section: Approaches To Water-related Infectious Disease Researchmentioning

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Sustainable Control of Water-Related Infectious Diseases: A Review and Proposal for Interdisciplinary Health-Based Systems Research

Batterman¹,

Eisenberg²,

Hardin³

et al. 2009

Environ Health Perspect

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ObjectiveEven when initially successful, many interventions aimed at reducing the toll of water-related infectious disease have not been sustainable over longer periods of time. Here we review historical practices in water-related infectious disease research and propose an interdisciplinary public health oriented systems approach to research and intervention design.Data sourcesOn the basis of the literature and the authors’ experiences, we summarize contributions from key disciplines and identify common problems and trends. Practices in developing countries, where the disease burden is the most severe, are emphasized.Data extractionWe define waterborne and water-associated vectorborne diseases and identify disciplinary themes and conceptual needs by drawing from ecologic, anthropologic, engineering, political/economic, and public health fields. A case study examines one of the classes of water-related infectious disease.Data synthesisThe limited success in designing sustainable interventions is attributable to factors that include the complexity and interactions among the social, ecologic, engineering, political/economic, and public health domains; incomplete data; a lack of relevant indicators; and most important, an inadequate understanding of the proximal and distal factors that cause water-related infectious disease. Fundamental change is needed for research on water-related infectious diseases, and we advocate a systems approach framework using an ongoing evidence-based health outcomes focus with an extended time horizon. The examples and case study in the review show many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations, data fusion techniques, and other advances.ConclusionsThe proposed framework will facilitate research by addressing the complexity and divergent scales of problems and by engaging scientists in the disciplines needed to tackle these difficult problems. Such research can enhance the prevention and control of water-related infectious diseases in a manner that is sustainable and focused on public health outcomes.

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Reducing vector-borne disease by empowering farmers in integrated vector management

Abstract: Empowering farmers in vector managementHenk van den Berg et al.

Cited by 36 publications

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Expanding Integrated Vector Management to promote healthy environments

Expanding Integrated Vector Management to promote healthy environments

How much vector control is needed to achieve malaria elimination?

Sustainable Control of Water-Related Infectious Diseases: A Review and Proposal for Interdisciplinary Health-Based Systems Research

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