Extensive public health initiatives drive the elimination of Aedes aegypti (Diptera, Culicidae) from a town in regional Queensland: A case study from Gin Gin, Australia

Trewin, Brendan J; Montgomery, Brian L.; Hurst, Tim; Gilmore, Jason S; Endersby‐Harshman, Nancy M.; Crisp, Greg J

doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0010243

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“…Active monitoring and reaction to foreign dengue cases are other tactics that Australia employs. The authorities launched focused vector control initiatives and public health awareness programs in response to discovering an immigrant dengue patient to avert local spread (Trewin et al 2022).…”

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Management and Control of Dengue Fever through One Health Approach

2023

IJAB

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Dengue fever, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, continues to pose a significant health challenge on a global scale, especially in tropical areas. The One Health approach, which considers the interconnected areas of human, animal, and environmental health, is becoming a comprehensive strategy for managing and controlling this intricate infectious disease. A key aspect involves improved diagnostic abilities and smooth information exchange between healthcare facilities, which are crucial for surveillance and early detection. Effective dengue management relies on cooperation between public health and environmental agencies to carry out specific interventions such as insecticides, biological controls, and environmental modifications to prevent mosquito breeding. This collaboration is vital for controlling dengue. At the same time, a comprehensive approach to environmental management includes coordinated land use planning and recognizes the influence of climate change on mosquito carriers. Public awareness initiatives are essential in highlighting the importance of community involvement and individual accountability in reducing the breeding grounds for mosquitoes. It is crucial to conduct interdisciplinary research in order to progress our comprehension of dengue patterns and to encourage the development of inventive control methods, such as the genetic alteration of mosquitoes. In terms of policy, it is crucial to encourage collaboration between different agencies and countries, to support the creation and execution of policies that align with a unified One Health approach. By combining forces from various fields such as health, agriculture, environment, and education, the One Health strategy provides an effective way to reduce the spread of dengue fever, recognizing the complex interconnections between humans, animals, and the environment. This comprehensive method not only strengthens our ability to protect against dengue, but also lays a strong groundwork for tackling other new infectious risks that affect multiple areas of health.

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Section: Australiamentioning

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Management and Control of Dengue Fever through One Health Approach

2023

IJAB

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Evolutionary consequences of long-distance dispersal in mosquitoes

Schmidt

2025

Current Opinion in Insect Science

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Factors influencing the community participation approaches used in Aedes mosquito management in the Torres Strait, Australia

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BMC Public Health

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Background Aedes-borne disease risk is increasing in tropical and sub-tropical regions across the globe. While Aedes-borne disease continues to disproportionally affect low- and middle-income countries, parts of high-income countries, such as the Torres Strait region in Australia are also at risk. The Torres Strait is a group of islands located between Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The Torres Strait has both Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti and is close to Papua New Guinea where dengue fever is endemic. Managing Aedes-borne disease risk requires a range of strategies, including community participation. Existing research shows that high-income countries tend to favour government-led (top-down) informing approaches when engaging communities in Aedes mosquito management. Little is known about the factors that influence the choice of community participation approaches in Aedes mosquito management particularly in a high-income country setting, such as Australia. This research contributes to filling this knowledge gap by exploring the community participation approaches used in Aedes mosquito management and the factors influencing these choices in the Torres Strait. Methods 16 semi-structured interviews were conducted with local government and state government agencies working in Aedes mosquito management in the Torres Strait. Six key mosquito management plans and policies were also reviewed. Thematic analysis was used to identify, analyse and attribute meaning from the data collected. Results A range of community participation approaches were used within the two main Aedes mosquito management programs (Aedes albopictus Elimination Program and the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, Environmental Health Program) in the Torres Strait. These approaches included door-to-door inspections, awareness raising strategies, and community clean-up events. Approaches were chosen for reasons related to regulations, attitude and beliefs, and resourcing. Conclusions This study revealed the use of both top-down and bottom-up approaches to engaging the community in Aedes mosquito management in the Torres Strait. These findings contribute to a better understanding of why bottom-up approaches are used, which is valuable for shaping future policy decisions. This study also provides suggestions on ways to enhance community participation in the Torres Strait, which could also be considered in other similar tropical regions.

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Extensive public health initiatives drive the elimination of Aedes aegypti (Diptera, Culicidae) from a town in regional Queensland: A case study from Gin Gin, Australia

Cited by 3 publications

References 55 publications

Management and Control of Dengue Fever through One Health Approach

Management and Control of Dengue Fever through One Health Approach

Evolutionary consequences of long-distance dispersal in mosquitoes

Factors influencing the community participation approaches used in Aedes mosquito management in the Torres Strait, Australia

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