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. 2008 Aug 27:7:164.
doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-7-164.

Integrated vector management: the Zambian experience

Emmanuel Chanda  1 , Fred Masaninga, Michael Coleman, Chadwick Sikaala, Cecilia Katebe, Michael Macdonald, Kumar S Baboo, John Govere, Lucien Manga
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Integrated vector management: the Zambian experience

Emmanuel Chanda et al. Malar J. .

Abstract

Background: The Zambian Malaria Control Programme with the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) partners have developed the current National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP 2006-2011) which focuses on prevention based on the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) strategy. The introduction and implementation of an IVM strategy was planned in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) steps towards IVM implementation namely Introduction Phase, Consolidation Phase and Expansion Phase.

Achievements: IVM has created commitment for Legal and Regulatory policy review, monitoring, Research and a strong stewardship by the chemical suppliers. It has also leveraged additional resources, improved inter-sectoral collaboration, capacity building and enhanced community participation which facilitated a steady scaling up in coverage and utilisation of key preventive interventions. Thus, markedly reducing malaria incidence and case fatalities in the country.

Conclusion: Zambia has successfully introduced, consolidated and expanded IVM activities. Resulting in increased coverage and utilization of interventions and markedly reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality while ensuring a better protection of the environment.

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Figure 1
Coverage of insecticide-treated nets from 2001 – 2007.
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Figure 2
IRS coverage and population protected from 2003 to 2007 with projections for 2008.
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Figure 3
Malaria incidences in IRS districts.
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Figure 4
Trends of malaria deaths from 2002 – 2007.
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