Getting ready for integrated vector management for improved disease prevention in Zimbabwe: a focus on key policy issues to consider.

Background: This paper outlines Zimbabwe's potential readiness in harnessing integrated vector management (IVM) strategy for enhanced control of vector-borne diseases. The objective is to provide guidance for the country in the implementation of the national IVM strategy in order to make improvements required in thematic areas of need. The paper also assesses the existing opportunities and gaps to promote and adopt the approach as a national policy.