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Morocco
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)
| Yes1 | In the reporting period 2001-2003, the amounts of DDT used were:
(2001 - 224 kg, 2002 - 0 kg and 2003 - 1191 kg).1 In the reporting period 2003-2005, the amounts of DDT used were: (2003 - 1191 kg, 2004 - 0 kg and 2005 - 0 kg).1 DDT is used exclusively by MOH for Malaria control in limited areas when the epidemiological situation so requires.2 As of 1998, Morocco formally reported the use of DDT for vector control and routinely uses DDT.5 |
DDT is imported
| No1 | |
DDT is exported
| No1 | |
Purchase/Use is regulated
| Yes1 | |
DDT alternatives are used
| Yes1 | Biological, chemical and environmental controls are used.1 This regional project will demonstrate the applicability and cost-effectiveness of alternatives to DDT use for vector control in the selected demonstration sites.5 |
Has a national vector control policy
| Yes1 | |
IVM strategy is implemented
| No1 | In the reporting period 2001-2003, no IVM
strategy was implemented.1 This regional project will develop national capacity for planning and implementation of vector control in the context of IVM.5 |
Hold usable stocks of DDT
| Yes1 | In the reporting period 2001-2003, the amount of usable DDT stocks was 37.181 kg. For the period 2003-2005 both usable and obsolete stocks were reported (quantities not specified).1 |
Case Studies on DDT exist?
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2. Country data sources
1 DDT Questionnaire (reporting period: 2001-2003, 2003-2005)
2 DDT
Register
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GEF-funded NIP Projects
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GEF-funded Project on DDT
Last updated on: 06-Jun-2007