Malaria
Studies from Cornell University, Weill Cornell Medical College have provided new information about malaria
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, February 12th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) for indoor residual spraying in Africa: how can it be used for malaria control' new findings in malaria. According to recent research from the United States, "In 2006, the World Health Organization issued a position statement promoting the use of indoor residual spraying (IRS) with dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) for malaria vector control in epidemic and endemic areas. Other international organizations concurred because of the great burden of malaria and the relative ineffectiveness of current treatment and control strategies."
"Although the Stockholm Convention of 2001 targeted DDT as 1 of 12...
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