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AIM OBJECTIVE / ACTION | PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL / FAMILY | PROTECTION OF COMMUNITY
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Reduction of human—mosquito contact | Screening of houses, mosquito nets, repellents, covering clothing | Selection of site for housing Zooprophylaxis |
Destruction of adult mosquitoes | House spraying with insecticides (aerosol) | Residual insecticides in houses Ultralow volume spraying (outside) |
Destruction of mosquito larvae | Sanitation around the home Emptying water containers intermittently | Larvicides on water surfaces Interrupting irrigation, sluices Biological control |
Source reduction | Sanitation around the home Small scale drainage | Environmental sanitation, water management Large scale drainage |
Destruction of malaria parasites | Early diagnosis and treatment Chemoprophylaxis | Diagnosis and treatment facilities Chemoprophylaxis of target groups (pregnant women) Mass treatment campaigns |
Social participation | Motivation of individuals | Health education, Community participation in projects
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