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Malaria prevention by vector control: effectiveness of insecticidal methods.

G B White1

  • 1AFYA, Richmond, Surrey, UK. grahambwhite@compuserve.com

Parassitologia
|March 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Indoor residual spraying (IRS) using insecticides is a popular and cost-effective method for malaria prevention and control. Further research is needed to determine if insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) offer greater economic and sustainable benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vector Control
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Indoor residual spraying (IRS) with insecticides is a widely adopted and economical strategy for malaria prevention.
  • The long-term economic viability and sustainability of IRS require ongoing evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of indoor residual spraying (IRS) for malaria control.
  • To compare IRS with alternative malaria prevention methods, such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs).

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on IRS and ITN effectiveness and costs.
  • Analysis of economic and sustainability data from malaria control programs.

Main Results:

  • Indoor residual spraying (IRS) remains a popular and cost-effective method for malaria prevention and control.
  • The comparative economy and sustainability of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) versus IRS are yet to be definitively established.

Conclusions:

  • Indoor residual spraying (IRS) is a valuable tool in current malaria control efforts.
  • Further studies are necessary to ascertain the long-term economic and sustainability advantages of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs).

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