Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria
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2024-12-31
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Springer Nature
Abstract
Malaria vector surveillance is required to determine disease transmission dynamics, vector insecticide susceptibility
status, suitable control strategies and impact of control interventions. However, capacity and resources for vector surveillance
and insecticide resistance monitoring is often inadequate in most countries at risk of vector-borne diseases.
Collaborations and linkages between malaria control policy makers and existing research institutions generating vector
surveillance research data are often weak, thereby hindering the availability of data for decision-making. A national
vector surveillance programme, mobilizing all stakeholders towards quality data generation and policy making,
is required for effective data-driven country-wide vector control. This paper provides an analysis and suggested future
directions for such synergized national malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring system currently
being implemented by all research and policy stakeholders in Nigeria. The harmonized national vector surveillance
system described here can be used as a model for the development or improvement of such structures in other
countries with high malaria transmission risks.