Role of the Three Sus Instances in the Surveillance and Control of Triatomine

External quality assessment of the entomological identification of triatomines in the network of public laboratories in Rondônia, Brazil

“…Generally, laboratories grapple with significant issues like employee turnover, resulting from temporary work contracts and retirements without immediate replacements, and inadequate equipment maintenance. These aspects were extensively discussed in a recent workshop hosted by the Health Surveillance Secretariat of the Ministry of Health 6 , and in two papers where the authors examined the understanding and knowledge of professionals involved in the entomological surveillance of Chagas disease and its vectors 7 , 8 .…”