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Table 2 The global burden of major vector-borne diseases and WHA resolutions for combating them

From: Integrated vector management: a critical strategy for combating vector-borne diseases in South Sudan

Disease

DALYS (X 1000)

WHA resolution number

Title

Year

Human African trypanosomiasis

3,700

WHA57.2

Control of human African trypanosomiasis

2004

Leishmaniasis

2,100

WHA60.13

Control of leishmaniasis

2007

Dracunculiasis

 

WHA64.16

Eradication of dracunculiasis

2011

Lymphatic filariasis

5,800

WHA50.29

Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem

1997

Onchocerciasis

500

WHA62.1

Prevention of avoidable blindness and visual impairment

2009

Schistosomiasis

1,700–4,500

WHA54.19

Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections

2001

Malaria

45,000

WHA42.31

Control of disease vectors and pests

1989

WHA50.13

Promotion of chemical safety, with special attention to persistent organic pollutants

1997

Dengue

700

WHA55.17

Prevention and control of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever

2002