Towards Integrated Management of Dengue in Mumbai

Public Health Strategies in the Face of Crisis: A Comprehensive Review of the Zika Outbreak in India

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the public health strategies employed during the Zika outbreak in India, focusing on the identification, surveillance, and containment efforts. The multifaceted approach, including vector control measures, healthcare infrastructure enhancement, and public communication strategies, played a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of the virus. Government policies and international collaborations emerged as influential factors, underscoring the significance of a coordinated response to infectious disease crises. The study emphasizes the importance of ongoing vigilance and preparedness in public health systems, acknowledging the dynamic nature of emerging infectious diseases. The Zika outbreak in India serves as a valuable case study, offering insights into the strengths and weaknesses of crisis management responses. As the global community faces ongoing health challenges, the lessons learned from this review contribute to refining strategies, improving coordination, and fostering a proactive and resilient approach to safeguarding public health.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Qista Baited Traps in Capturing Mosquito Vectors of Diseases in the Camargue Region (France) and Investigating Their Diversity

Nuisance, allergy, and vector role: mosquitoes are responsible for numerous inconveniences. Several strategies have been employed to fight against this confirmed vector. To record the diversity of mosquito vectors in Camargue (France) and assess the effectiveness of the Qista trap, six BAMs were deployed as a belt barrier to protect the Espeyran Castle (Saint-Gilles, Camargue). Prior to evaluating the reduction in the nuisance rate, recovery nets from the traps and human landing catches (HLC) were utilized twice a week in the treated and control areas. Overall, 85,600 mosquitoes were captured, belonging to eleven species, namely Aedes albopictus, Aedes caspius, Aedes detritus, Aedes dorsalis, Aedes rossicus, Aedes vexans, Anopheles maculipennis, Culex pipiens, Culex modestus, Culiseta annulata and Culiseta longiareolata. The six BAM devices trapped 84,461 mosquitoes. The average capture rate per BAM is 76.92 mosquitoes per day. The rate of nuisance has decreased from 4.33 ± 2.88 before the deployment to 1.59 ± 2.77 after BAM implantation. The Qista BAM trap seems to be an excellent tool for reducing the nuisance rate and may help researchers to optimize trapping methods by obtaining more significant sample sizes. It may also allow the updating of the host-seeking mosquito species' reported biodiversity in the south of France.