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National Situation Regarding DDT
Dominican Republic
1. Brief country profileDominican Republic
DDT-related Activity |
Reported status | Comments |
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DDT is produced
| No1 | DDT is actually used in Disease Vector Control (i.e. IRS)
| No1 | The MOH has 40 t of DDT that has ceased to be used to malaria vector control.3 |
DDT is imported
| Yes1 | From Indonesia.1 |
DDT is exported
| No1 | |
Purchase/Use is regulated
| Yes1 | In 1991 DDT was prohibited for importation, preparation, formulation, trade and use.2 |
DDT alternatives are used
| Yes1 | Biological, Chemical and Environmental control.1 |
Has a national vector control policy
| Yes1 | |
IVM strategy is implemented
| Yes1 | |
Hold usable stocks of DDT
| Yes1 | 40.000 kg of usable stocks and 40.000 kg of obsolete stocks.1 |
Case Studies on DDT exist?
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2. Country data sources
1 DDT Questionnaire (reporting period: 2001-2003)
3
GEF-funded NIP Projects
Last updated on: 22-May-2007