Giuseppe
Emeritus
[Source: World Health Organization, full PDF document: (LINK). Abstract, edited.]
Regional framework for surveillance and control of invasive mosquito vectors and re-emerging vector-borne diseases 2014?2020
ABSTRACT
The introduction and establishment of Aedes mosquito species into the WHO European Region is an emerging problem. Factors such as globalization, the increasing volume of trade and travel, continuing urbanization and environmental/climate change have contributed to this spread. Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are effective vectors of potentially severe diseases such as dengue and chikungunya fever. Travellers returning from disease-endemic countries are increasingly introducing these diseases into the Region. In areas where these invasive mosquitoes have been established or re-established, there is a risk of local transmission of these diseases. An increasing number of outbreaks of dengue and chikungunya in the Region have been reported in the last five years. This regional framework was developed after extensive consultation with all stakeholders in order to improve the prevention, surveillance and control of the invasive mosquito vectors and re-emerging diseases in Member States.
Keywords: ENDEMIC DISEASES ? prevention and control - EPIDEMIOLOGIC SURVEILLANCE - HEALTH POLICY - INSECT VECTORS - MOSQUITO CONTROL - VECTOR CONTROL AND PESTICIDES
ISBN 978 92 890 0027 7
Address requests about publications of the WHO Regional Office for Europe to: Publications WHO Regional Office for Europe UN City, Marmorvej 51 DK-2100 Copenhagen ?, Denmark Alternatively, complete an online request form for documentation, health information, or for permission to quote or translate, on the Regional Office web site (http://www.euro.who.int/pubrequest ).
? World Health Organization 2013 All rights reserved.
The Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization welcomes requests for permission to reproduce or translate its publications, in part or in full. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement. The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers? products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distinguished by initial capital letters. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication.
However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use. The views expressed by authors, editors, or expert groups do not necessarily represent the decisions or the stated policy of the World Health Organization.
Reviewed and edited by Nathalie R?bbel, Frank George, Marco Martuzzi and all participants in the meetings.
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Regional framework for surveillance and control of invasive mosquito vectors and re-emerging vector-borne diseases 2014?2020
ABSTRACT
The introduction and establishment of Aedes mosquito species into the WHO European Region is an emerging problem. Factors such as globalization, the increasing volume of trade and travel, continuing urbanization and environmental/climate change have contributed to this spread. Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are effective vectors of potentially severe diseases such as dengue and chikungunya fever. Travellers returning from disease-endemic countries are increasingly introducing these diseases into the Region. In areas where these invasive mosquitoes have been established or re-established, there is a risk of local transmission of these diseases. An increasing number of outbreaks of dengue and chikungunya in the Region have been reported in the last five years. This regional framework was developed after extensive consultation with all stakeholders in order to improve the prevention, surveillance and control of the invasive mosquito vectors and re-emerging diseases in Member States.
Keywords: ENDEMIC DISEASES ? prevention and control - EPIDEMIOLOGIC SURVEILLANCE - HEALTH POLICY - INSECT VECTORS - MOSQUITO CONTROL - VECTOR CONTROL AND PESTICIDES
ISBN 978 92 890 0027 7
Address requests about publications of the WHO Regional Office for Europe to: Publications WHO Regional Office for Europe UN City, Marmorvej 51 DK-2100 Copenhagen ?, Denmark Alternatively, complete an online request form for documentation, health information, or for permission to quote or translate, on the Regional Office web site (http://www.euro.who.int/pubrequest ).
? World Health Organization 2013 All rights reserved.
The Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization welcomes requests for permission to reproduce or translate its publications, in part or in full. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement. The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers? products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distinguished by initial capital letters. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication.
However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use. The views expressed by authors, editors, or expert groups do not necessarily represent the decisions or the stated policy of the World Health Organization.
Reviewed and edited by Nathalie R?bbel, Frank George, Marco Martuzzi and all participants in the meetings.
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