Vector Control by Surveillance Networks: The ECLAT Program and Chagas

Trypanosomiasis vector control in Africa and Latin America

“…Where this is strong in some countries of Latin America, it has greatly helped to promote continuity of control interventions, as well as assisting in problem-solving and in programme monitoring and evaluation. Where it is weak however, or disconnected from the control programmes, it can be a distraction and hindrance [ 39 ]. The indication is that academia should be prepared to work closely with the vector control services, such that their activities will be mutually complementary, but with both working to ensure continuity of intervention and effective monitoring of progress.…”

“…This review has benefited from international collaboration through the ECLAT [ 39 ] and LTTRN [ 29 ] networks. It is partly based on a seminar presented to the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in 2007.…”