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National Situation Regarding DDT
Zimbabwe
1. Brief country profile
DDT-related Activity
Reported status Comments
DDT is produced
   
DDT is actually used in Disease Vector Control (i.e. IRS)
Yes6.3, 6.5

Reported DDT use in 2005: 108.000 kg a.i.6.3

Reported DDT use in:
2006: 61 tons a.i.;
2007: 44 tons a.i.;
2008: 97 tons a.i.;
2009: 61 tons a.i. 6.5
DDT is imported
   
DDT is exported
   
Purchase/Use is regulated
   
DDT alternatives are used
   
Has a national vector control policy
   
IVM strategy is implemented
   
Hold usable stocks of DDT
 
  
Case Studies on DDT exist?
   

2. Country data sources

6.3 WHOPES Global Insecticide Use for Vector-Borne Disease Control - 3rd edition (2007)
6.5 WHOPES Global Insecticide Use for Vector-Borne Disease Control - A 10-Year Assessment (2000-2009) (Report 2011)

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