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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vector-Borne Disease Control
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Integrated Vector Management (IVM) is essential for controlling vector-borne diseases (VBD) and achieving national control targets.
  • While global efforts focus on malaria elimination, IVM remains critical for countries like Uganda in the control phase.
  • Uganda's context necessitates a consolidated approach to IVM planning and implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the processes for consolidating tactical planning and implementation frameworks for IVM in Uganda.
  • To assess the status of malaria vector control policy and IVM in Uganda.
  • To develop national IVM strategic guidelines based on a vector control needs assessment.

Main Methods:

  • The study focused on the Uganda National Malaria Control Programme's efforts to implement IVM.
  • Knowledge and perceptions of vector control policy and IVM were assessed in 2012.
  • A vector control needs assessment (VCNA) was conducted in 2014, informing the development of national IVM strategic guidelines.
  • Literature review and adaptation to the local context were performed.

Main Results:

  • Uganda has successfully established an evidence-based IVM approach.
  • Strategic planning and operational frameworks for VBD control have been consolidated.
  • The findings of the VCNA informed the development of national IVM strategic guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • WHO recommends IVM as a primary strategy for vector control, but many endemic countries lack policy frameworks.
  • Uganda's IVM strategy is vital for consolidating inter-sectoral collaboration and providing tactical direction for VBD control.
  • Successful VBD control and elimination in Uganda require scaling up interventions, managing insecticide resistance, improving surveillance, and strengthening communication and collaboration.