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National Situation Regarding DDT
Yemen
1. Brief country profile
DDT-related Activity
Reported status Comments
DDT is produced
No2  
DDT is actually used in Disease Vector Control (i.e. IRS)
Yes2 Yemen reported DDT stocks for emergency purposes (i.e. epidemic outbreaks).5

In 2003, Yemen communicated to WHO its intention to re-introduce DDT for vector control.5
DDT is imported
Yes3 Very small quantities for diseases vector control.3
DDT is exported
No data  
Purchase/Use is regulated
No data  
DDT alternatives are used
Yes2

Yemen is now making efforts to replace DDT with other safe chemicals.2

This regional project will develop national capacity for planning and implementation of vector control in the context of IVM.5
Has a national vector control policy
No data  
IVM strategy is implemented
No data 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
No data  
Case Studies on DDT exist?
   

2. Country data sources

2 DDT Register
3 GEF-funded NIP Projects
5 GEF-funded Project on DDT
 

 

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