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GEF project on sustainable alternatives to DDT

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A Global Environment Facility project entitled “Demonstration of sustainable alternatives to DDT and strengthening of national vector control capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa”, has been developed to: reduce the negative effects of DDT in public health and the global environment through the introduction of sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative interventions; and reduce the reliance on DDT in case of outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and minimize the potential of countries to revert to its use.

Demonstration of sustainable alternatives to DDT and strengthening of national vector control capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa

Global Environment Facility

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    Malaria threats map

    Statistics and figures

    In the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region:

    291 million people at risk for malaria in 2015 111 million at high risk

    Estimated malaria case incidence decreased by 11% between 2010  and 2015

    Estimated malaria mortality rate reduced by 6% between 2010 and 2015