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Emmanuel Chanda1, Birkinesh Ameneshewa2, Hans A Angula3
1, Kamwala South, Lusaka, Zambia. emmanuel_chanda@yahoo.co.uk.
Malaria Journal
|August 6, 2015
Summary
Namibia is strengthening vector control strategies, including integrated vector management and insecticide resistance management, to achieve malaria elimination. Sustained resources and national capacity are crucial for success.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vector-Borne Disease Control
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Namibia has achieved significant malaria control progress.
- The national goal shifted to malaria elimination by 2020.
- This study details strengthened vector control planning for elimination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline processes for enhancing tactical planning and operational frameworks for vector control.
- To facilitate expedited malaria elimination in Namibia.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a methodical assessment of published and unpublished documents.
- Utilized literature searches of online databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, WHO).
- Employed a combination of search terms for malaria vector control in Namibia.
Main Results:
- Strengthened systems to identify/clear infections and reduce human-mosquito contact.
- Consolidated vector control at malaria foci for accelerated elimination.
- Adopted integrated vector management (IVM) and global plan for insecticide resistance management (GPIRM).
- Intensified vector surveillance and improved data collection/reporting for DDT and indoor residual spraying (IRS).
- Enhanced geographical reconnaissance using GIS-based satellite imagery.
Conclusions:
- Universal coverage with IRS and insecticidal nets, plus larval source management, will enable elimination.
- Effective vector surveillance and rational GPIRM operationalization are key.
- Sustained national capacity, resources, and infrastructure are essential for planning, implementation, and monitoring.
