Sustainability of vector control strategies in the Gran Chaco Region : current challenges and possible approaches
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2009
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, BR
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The article argues that disease management needs to be a regional effort within the frame of sustainable development, requiring better linkages between isolated governmental agencies in charge of rural development, housing, education and health at national and provincial levels. The challenge of sustainable suppression of bug infestation and Trypanosoma cruzi transmission can be met through integrated disease management: vector control is combined with active case detection and treatment to increase impact, cost-effectiveness and public acceptance in resource-limited settings. Multi-stakeholder involvement may add sustainability and resilience to the surveillance system.
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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, ZOONOTIC DISEASES, SUSTAINABILITY, INTEGRATED APPROACH, INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE, PYRETHROIDS, CHAGAS DISEASE, VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH, TRIATOMA, ECOHEALTH, ECOSYSTEMS APPROACH, BOLIVIA, PARAGUAY, ARGENTINA, SOUTH AMERICA, COMPLEXITY, HOUSING IMPROVEMENT