Relevance of Entomological Services and Vector Control of Malaria within the Health System at the Different Levels and for the Different Phases - Abstract
Malaria is one of the most important mosquito-borne disease in the world. A total of 229 million malaria cases in 2019 in 87 malaria endemic countries and 384 000 malaria deaths reported by the WHO. There are several measures for control of vectors. Around 60 species of Anopheles species have been identified as vectors. WHO recommended several insecticides for control of vectors as Indoor residual spraying, Fogging, larviciding and impregnated bednets. In any control programme, entomological works play an important role either in the field studies as well as monitoring and evaluation of programme. The entomological surveillance in vector control will help the the health system at the different levels and for the different phases for appropriate control measures.