An Introduction to the Prevention and Control of Vector-Transmitted Diseases

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Updated: 2014-07-15

II. Problems and Challenges in Controlling Vector Species in China

First, the inadequate innovations in and research on the monitoring of vector species, risk assessment, early warning and control technologies, and strategies cannot meet China’s needs to control vector species and vector-transmitted diseases, particularly the need to prepare for health emergencies.

Second, the existing monitoring posts are not adequate for all-inclusive coverage, so comprehensive background information on the types of vectors, distribution, quantity and developing trends are not available on a ready basis, thus undermining the relevance, accuracy and timeliness of risk assessment, early warning, control planning and evaluation of effects.

Third, the relevance of efforts to publicize the harmfulness of vector species and their ability to transmit diseases; natural, social and behavioral hazardous factors; and prevention and control knowledge are not adequate. The public’s health awareness and awareness of disease prevention are not good enough, and the participation rate of the public in actions to get rid of pests for disease prevention is not high enough.

Fourth, the control of vector species calls for inter-departmental cooperation on the part of the central government, cross-border cooperation and all-directional participation of (various stakeholders). More efforts will be made to strengthen the comprehensive coordination and sustainable control & prevention.

III. Measures to Control Vector-Transmitted Diseases in China and Corresponding Strategies

On the basis of the above-mentioned complex problems and new challenges concerning vector species and vector-transmitted diseases, we believe that the following measures and strategies should be taken or designed to strengthen the prevention and control of vector-transmitted diseases.

First, more efforts will be made to carry out research on the monitoring of vector species, risk assessment, early warning and control technologies, and strategies. Efforts should be made to design innovative and sustainable control measures and coping strategies suitable for China’s situation.

Second, efforts will be made to further improve the monitoring and early warnings of vector species and relevant vector-transmitted diseases; update information on epidemics, if any, on a real-time basis; keep ourselves, on a timely basis, informed of the situation of epidemics, if any, in neighboring countries; provide, in a timely manner, relevant advice on how to keep healthy while traveling; understand the import of vector-transmitted diseases; and keep epidemics under control.