Proper Management of DDT for malaria control Proper Management of DDT for malaria control Alieu Sallah Regional conference on ICT For development education and training Dakar May 2009

contents Introduction Reintroducing DDT usage in The Gambia NEA responsibility Purpose of the Course Problems Benefits of eLearning to NEA Stakeholders eLearning format Requirements for the course The course Self tests

INTRODUCTION DDT as insecticide WHO & Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM)

Reintroducing DDT usage in The Gambia Public health vector control WHO Guidelines

NEA responsibility Quality control of pesticides Environmental pollution monitoring Chemical control Chemical Management services

PURPOSE Enforce the hazardous chemicals and pesticides act. Teach regional health officials Public Safety

PROBLEMS PROBLEMS + Contamination + Proper Disposal plans/sites + Ecosystem

Benefits of eLearning to NEA Sensitize the public Trainings through E-Courses Communicate environmental information

BENEFITS + cost effective + less time consuming + wide audience

Stakeholders Funding National environment Agency National Malaria control programme Department of state for health Global fund for Aids Tuberculosis and Malaria

ELEARNING FORMAT Blended learning Course delivered in English Duration Content Chat sessions Evaluation Certification

Requirements for the course Five participants from each regional health center Minimum age is 18yrs Participants should be Gambians or permanent residents At least have a high school diploma Social background could be diverse Must read and write proper English Need computer skills and navigate the internet

THE COURSE Welcome to The Gambia National Environment Agency eLearning center tWelcome to The Gambia National EnvironmenAgency eLearning center t Introduction Topic Objective Pre knowledge Module1 Concept of DDT Module2 Environmental impact of DDTModule2 Environmental impact of DDT Module 3 Effects on human healthModule 3 Effects on human health Module 4 DDT use against MalariaModule 4 DDT use against Malaria Module5 Indoor Residual Spraying with DDT for Malaria Control Vector in The GambiaModule5 Indoor Residual Spraying with DDT for Malaria Control Vector in The Gambia Keeping the Environment safe. Welcome to The Gambia National Environment Agency eLearning center

Module5 Indoor Residual Spraying with DDT for Malaria Control Vector in The Gambia The application of this method requires the training of the operator to ensure the safe and correct application insecticides. With good skills and quality application equipment, hazards to human health and the environment, as well as financial losses can be avoided (WHO 2000).

Unit 1 GUIDELINE FOR APPLICATION OF INDOOR RESIDUAL SPRAYING FOR MALARIA CONTROL VECTOR IN THE GAMBIA. The Indoor Residual Spraying is the method most effective in the malaria vector control, to obtain a rapid large scale impact. The main objective of this is to reduce transmission by reducing the survival of the malaria vectors.

Sections Section1 Advantages of application (Indoor Residual Spraying) Section2 Safety Measures Section3 Accidental exposure Section4 Protective Accessories Section5 Procedures for spray in the housing Section6 After Spraying Section7 Preparation of equipments Section8 Mixing, Handling and spray techniques Section9 Disposal of empty containers and residue of insecticides Section10 Maintenance of Equipment

Preparations of Equipments

Mixing, Handling and Spray Techniques Mixing, Handling and Spray Techniques

Section8 Self Test Multi-choice Identify the part labeled A Question :This holds the DDT used for spraying 1.Bucket 2. Container 3. Sprayer Tank 4. Sprayer Answer: 1. Incorrect please try again 2. Incorrect please try again 3. Correct Very good. 4. Incorrect please try again

Quiz Your score is 100%. Questions answered correctly first time: 1/1 Which of the following is an Advantage of DDT application through IRS? 1. Kills all the diseases 2. Rapid and reliable short term effect 3. Acts as a disinfectant 4. Has a slow and long term effect Sorry please try again Hot Potatoes Self Test