Vector control

Vector control remains the most generally effective measure to prevent malaria transmission and therefore is one of the four basic technical elements of the Global Malaria Control Strategy. The principal objective of vector control is the reduction of malaria morbidity and mortality by reducing the levels of transmission. Vector control methods vary considerably in their applicability, cost and sustainability of their results. The choice of vector control will depend on the magnitude of the malaria burden, the feasibility of timely and correct application of the required interventions and the possibility of sustaining the resulting modified epidemiological situation. WHO recommends a systematic approach to vector control based on evidence and knowledge of the local situation. This approach is called Integrated vector management (IVM).

View the report of a WHO Study Group on Malaria Vector Control and Personal Protection that reviews the current vector control strategies and their effectiveness in various operational and eco-epidemiological settings and identified challenges for implementation in different health systems.

Request for proposals
Participate in a WHO pilot study for the sustainable management of nets used for malaria vector control

The WHO Global Malaria Programme, in partnership with UNEP, IFRC and with the financial support of the World Bank and UNEP-SAICM, is commissioning a public research institution or similar to conduct in a one year pilot study to identify and assess the feasibility of environmentally-sound management (ESM) options for management of expired nets that are beyond their useful life, including the options of collection, recycling and disposal of LNs used for malaria control.

The project will study the possibility and cost-effectiveness for local, regional and international approaches to the ESM of nets. The selected institute will be requested to address the technical questions related to the re-use, safe disposal and recycling of the nets.

The present call includes requests for expertise in the field of pesticide waste management, plastic waste recycling and disposal with proven experience in health and environmental impact studies. We would particularly like to hear from institutions that have previous experience working with WHO or other international organizations and implementing projects and research activities in countries with less developed economies.

Contact person: Stephanie Guillaneux

Application deadline: 7 August 2009

Request for Proposal (RFP) - Sustainable Management of Nets RFP-GMP-VCP-0001
Application forms:
1. Acknowledgement Form
2. Confidentiality Undertaking
3. Acceptance Form