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Malaria vector research and control in Haiti: a systematic review
Joseph Frederick1, Yvan Saint Jean1, Jean Frantz Lemoine1
1Programme National de Contrôle de la Malaria, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Malaria Journal
|July 23, 2016
Summary
Malaria vector research in Haiti is limited and outdated, hindering elimination efforts. Updated entomological data is crucial for effective vector control strategies to achieve malaria eradication goals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Tropical Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Haiti aims to eliminate malaria by 2020.
- Existing malaria vector research in Haiti is not widely known.
- This study systematically reviews available literature on malaria vectors in Haiti.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current knowledge on malaria vector research, bionomics, and control in Haiti.
- To identify gaps in entomological data relevant to malaria elimination.
- To inform future vector control strategies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, etc.) and grey literature.
- Searched for publications in English, French, and Spanish.
- Included search terms: malaria, Haiti, Anopheles, and vector control.
Main Results:
- 132 references identified; 40 high-quality references included.
- Literature covers mosquito distribution, larval and adult ecology, transmission indicators, insecticide resistance, and vector control.
- Significant lack of recent publications (only 4 papers and 3 abstracts from 2000-2015).
Conclusions:
- Past entomological findings can aid malaria elimination strategies on Hispaniola.
- Urgent need for updated malaria vector research in Haiti.
- Current data limitations necessitate further investigation to support evidence-based vector control decisions.
