WHO Sets New Global Standards for Vector Control Products to Protect People from Malaria and Other Vector-Borne Diseases

In order to protect people from vector-borne diseases such as malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has established new global standards for the quality, safety, and efficacy of vector control products.

Vector control products are essential tools in the fight against diseases transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, and flies. These products include insecticides, insecticide-treated nets, and other interventions that help to prevent the spread of diseases.

The new WHO Vector Control Products Prequalification program aims to ensure that these products meet international standards and are safe and effective for use in public health programs around the world. This will help to improve the quality and impact of vector control interventions and ultimately protect people from malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

By setting these new global standards, WHO is taking an important step towards achieving its goal of controlling and eliminating vector-borne diseases, which pose a significant public health threat in many parts of the world.