Environmental Change and Health Outcomes for Prevention and Control of Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases
Under this technical area, USAID uses cross-sectoral surveillance and integrated
vector management for prevention and control
of malaria and vector-borne diseases.
Cross-Sectoral Surveillance
Cross-sectoral surveillance focuses on development of methods to carry out
integrated analysis of epidemiological, environmental, demographic and other
data to improve prevention and control of malaria, other vector-borne diseases,
and other environmental health problems.
Key Activities
- Developing and testing methods for cross-sectoral surveillance
- Creating tools to promote cross-sectoral surveillance as national
policy
- Application and institutionalizing cross-sectoral surveillance approaches
in country settings
Integrated Vector Management (IVM)
IVM activities test the effectiveness of vector-control methods and identify
the appropriate settings in which the methods are likely to be effective,
particularly in urban and rural settings in Africa. IVM approaches are promoted as part of official national malaria control plans
and procedures.
Key Activities
- Developing better tools for vector control, including promoting the use of
environmental management and larval control
- Developing IVM strategies appropriate to particular settings
- Promoting community participation in vector-control programs
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(IVM) program
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