Integrated Vector Management on Mosquito Control During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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10.2991/ahsr.k.210723.035How to use a DOI?

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integrated vector management, covid-19, vector borne diseases

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is now a major health crisis. In July 2020, there were 14 million cases and more than 600.000 deaths worldwide, creating great economic and social disruptions. Even though the pandemic is currently the main focus, plenty of other infectious diseases keep increasing. The World Health Organization (WHO) has previously highlighted the importance of preventing, detecting, and treating malaria amidst the current pandemic. A similar approach should be adopted for management of other arboviral diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever as was published in the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO)’s interim guideline regarding Aedes aegypti mosquito control during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health interventions that were initiated to prevent COVID-19 spread immensely affect vector monitoring and control. A dengue or other vector borne disease (VBD) epidemic in addition to the current COVID-19 situation will have severe consequences for at risk populations. Cocirculation of dengue and COVID-19 may result in many unwanted outcomes such as co-infections; delayed diagnosis, management, and mitigation efforts; overwhelmed healthcare systems; less reported cases; less monitoring and control interventions; and exacerbation of social gaps. Clearly, the lockdown compromises vector control efforts, especially social mobilization campaigns and preventive insecticide spraying. Failure in implementing maximum vector control efforts may end up in reduced overall effectivity and increases risk of VBD circulation. The health community and policy makers should develop proactive efforts and allocate adequate resources in order to prevent and manage dengue and other VBDs in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Lutfhi Nurlaela
AU  - Emma Mardliyah
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/07/24
TI  - Integrated Vector Management on Mosquito Control During the COVID-19 Pandemic
BT  - Proceedings of the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting, Medical Faculty, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, International Symposium on "Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response during COVID 19 Pandemic" (ASMC 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 140
EP  - 143
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/ahsr.k.210723.035
DO  - 10.2991/ahsr.k.210723.035
ID  - Nurlaela2021
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