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National Situation Regarding DDT
Vanuatu
1. Brief country profile

DDT-related Activity
Reported status Comments
DDT is produced
No data  
DDT is actually used in Disease Vector Control (i.e. IRS)
No data DDT use reported discontinued.5
DDT is imported
No data  
DDT is exported
No data  
Purchase/Use is regulated
No data  
DDT alternatives are used
No data  
Has a national vector control policy
No data  
IVM strategy is implemented
No data Intensified malaria control measures were implemented in 1996/7 using ITN coverage, active surveys, and a coordinated preventive health and wellness campaign.5
Hold usable stocks of DDT
No data
 Obsolete DDT reported in 20035
Case Studies on DDT exist?
   

2. Country data sources

5 GEF-funded Project on DDT

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Last updated on: 06-Jun-2007