[ Vector Control ] Vector control is one of the most effective means of preventing the transmission of malaria and other insect -borne diseases, and is one of the key elements of the Global Strategic Plan of Roll Back Malaria (RBM) 2005 -2015.
  • Ensure effective malaria prevention for all at-risk populations, in particular in the lowest two economic quintiles.
  • Malaria vector control and personal protection
The malaria vector control and personal protection strategies for malaria prevention put forward six areas for action:
  1. select proven technologies appropriate to the local setting
  2. quickly achieve high coverage
  3. sustain that high coverage
  4. target the most vulnerable groups
  5. ensure coverage is with high quality products and services
  6. continuously develop and optimize prevention technologies and delivery mechanisms
The plan goes on to say ‘In almost all malaria-endemic areas, ITNs (Insecticide Treated Nets), in particular LLINs (Long Lasting Insecticide Nets) are the priority intervention for RBM in the short to medium term. LLINs offer proven efficacy and can reach all target groups even when infrastructure is minimal.

Yet vector control is not the complete answer. The RBM partnership believes countries have to commit to six elements to achieve success.

These are:
  1. Evidence-based decisions using surveillance, appropriate responses and building community awareness
  2. Rapid diagnosis and treatment
  3. Multiple prevention using insecticide-treated mosquito nets, environmental management to control mosquitoes and make pregnancy safer
  4. Focussed research to develop new medicines, vaccines and insecticides and to help epidemiological and operational activities
  5. Well-coordinated actions for strengthening existing health services, policies and providing technical support
  6. Harmonised actions to build a dynamic movement
Integrated Vector Management is the approach which uses scientific evidence, reliable products and knowledge of the local situation. Sumitomo Chemical aims to make a difference in the global struggle. Its products are at the forefront of its contribution. Their success lies in the intellectual capital invested in their research and development, and the reliability of their practical application.

Sumitomo Chemical - The Global Fight Against Malaria (2007)
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