Control of Aedes-Borne diseases in urban settings of tropical regions based on integrated approaches and innovative strategies
Dengue and other Aedes-borne viral diseases like Chikungunya and Zika constitute a major Public Health concern in urban settings in Tropical regions, especially since they keep expanding their geographical distribution driven by movement of humans infected with the virus and the spread as well as the proliferation of Aedes vector mosquito species. As long as no effective and safe prophylaxis or treatments are available, integrated vector management remains the main control option against these diseases. Past research activities supported by organisms such as Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and TDR/WHO in Latin America and Asia, have shown that an integrated approach to Dengue control - focusing on ecological, biological, and social factors - can reduce vector densities while empowering communities to tackle the conditions that put them at risk. An urgent priority is to strengthen and scale up this integrated approach and involve communities in the control of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika in urban settings of tropical regions where these three diseases now co-exist. Evidence based community mobilization against Aedes vectors should be considered in integrated strategies combining new vaccines and innovative vector control technologies such as the use of release of mosquito strains infected with Wolbachia, transgenic mosquitoes, auto-dissemination of juvenile hormone mimics as well as the renewal of the Sterile Insect Technique, although these approaches are some way from mass application.
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| Language: | eng |
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| Online Access: | http://agritrop.cirad.fr/590234/ http://agritrop.cirad.fr/590234/1/Summary%20Presentation%20Baldet_WHO%20juin%202017.docx |
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