Ethical, legal and social aspects of the approach in Sudan

Badria B El Sayed, Colin A Malcolm, Ahmed Babiker, Elfatih M Malik, Mohammed A H El Tayeb, Nageeb S Saeed, Abdel Hameed D Nugud, Bart G J Knols

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Abstract

The global malaria situation, especially in Africa, and the problems frequently encountered in chemical control of vectors such as insecticide resistance, emphasize the urgency of research, development and implementation of new vector control technologies that are applicable at regional and local levels. The successful application of the sterile insect technique (SIT) for the control of the New World screwworm Cochliomyia hominivorax and several species of fruit flies has given impetus to the use of this method for suppression or elimination of malaria vectors in some areas of Africa including Northern State of Sudan. The research and development phase of the Northern State feasibility study has been started. Sudanese stakeholders are working side-by-side with the International Atomic Energy Agency in the activities of this important phase. Several ethical, legal and social issues associated with this approach arose during this phase of the project. They need to be seriously considered and handled with care. In this paper, these issues are described, and the current and proposed activities to overcome potential hurdles to ensure success of the project are listed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S3
JournalMalaria Journal
Volume8 Suppl 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Nov 2009

Keywords

  • Animals
  • Consumer Participation
  • Ecosystem
  • Humans
  • International Cooperation
  • Malaria
  • Mosquito Control
  • Population Dynamics
  • Public Health
  • Sudan

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