MALARIA: FROM CONTROL TO ELIMINATION IN THE WHO EUROPEAN REGION (1999-2014).

Malaria in the WHO European Region has gone from control to elimination thanks to the great efforts of health services in endemic countries. Locally transmitted malaria cases decreased from 90,000 late in the 20th century to 0 in 2015. Currently, there is a real threat to resurgence of malaria in the south of the European and Asian parts of the Region.

[The effect of increased concentration of lipoprotein (a) on identification of sub-faction of lipoproteins using native electrophoresis technique].

The quantitative analysis of sub-fractions of lipoproteins acquires growing significance in diagnostic and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases. It is well known that presence of lipoprotein (a) in high concentrations significantly distorts results of biochemical analysis, in particular detection of level of cholesterol of low-density lipoproteins. The lipoprotein (a) is a heterogeneous particle and its mobility in the systems used for analysis of sub-fractions of lipoproteins can have significant variability that will bring inaccuracy into results.

Epidemiology of visceral leishmaniasis in Georgia.

This study investigated the transmission and prevalence of Leishmania parasite infection of humans in two foci of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) in Georgia, the well known focus in Tbilisi in the East, and in Kutaisi, a new focus in the West of the country. The seroprevalence of canine leishmaniasis was investigated in order to understand the zoonotic transmission. Blood samples of 1575 dogs (stray and pet) and 77 wild canids were tested for VL by Kalazar Detect rK39 rapid diagnostic tests.

Global trends in the use of insecticides to control vector-borne diseases.

Background: Data on insecticide use for vector control are essential for guiding pesticide management systems on judicious and appropriate use, resistance management, and reduction of risks to human health and the environment.

Objective: We studied the global use and trends of insecticide use for control of vector-borne diseases for the period 2000 through 2009.

Methods: A survey was distributed to countries with vector control programs to request national data on vector control insecticide use, excluding the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LNs).

Status of legislation and regulatory control of public health pesticides in countries endemic with or at risk of major vector-borne diseases.

Background: Legislation and regulation of pesticides used in public health are essential for reducing risks to human health and the environment.

Objective: We assessed the global situation on legislation and regulatory control of public health pesticides.

Methods: A peer-reviewed and field-tested questionnaire was distributed to 142 member states of the World Health Organization (WHO); 113 states completed the questionnaire.