Table 5 Results of the evaluation of adequacy criteria in the implementation of the residual spraying strategy

1

Population at risk stratified according to the burden of the disease and epidemiology of the transmission

0

0

0.5

1

N/A

2

Vector habits studied and confirmed

0

0

0.5

1

N/A

3

Sensitivity to potential insecticides confirmed before selecting the insecticide(s) with the best results

0

0

0.5

1

N/A

4

100% of target homes (according to national standards) sprayed at least once a year

0.5

0

0.5

0,5

N/A

5

Stockouts of insecticides for spraying did not exceed six months in any of the cases

1

0

1

1

N/A

6

Updated standards and programmes exist to implement residual spraying

1

0

1

1

N/A

7

A system exists for monitoring resistance and sensitivity to insecticides used in indoor spraying

0

1

1

0.5

N/A

8

Systematic procedures exist for monitoring vector habits

0

1

1

1

N/A

9

Systematic procedures are in place for monitoring residual insecticide in the homes sprayed

0

1

0

0.5

N/A

Total

2.5

3.0

6.0

7.5