Are there international regulations concerning Malaria?
International measures relating to malaria (source: Benenson, A.S. (ed.), Control of Communicable Diseases in Man, 15th edition, APHA, 1990. p269): (1) Disinsectization of aircraft before departure or in transit using a space- spray application of an insecticide of a type to which the vectors are susceptible. (2) Disinsectization of aircraft, ships and other vehicles on arrival if the health authority at the place of arrival has reason to suspect importation of malaria vectors. (3) Enforce and maintain rigid antimosquito sanitation within the mosquito flight range of all ports and airports. (4) In special circumstances, administer antimalarial drugs to potentially infected migrants, refugees, seasonal workers, and persons taking part in periodic mass movement into a areas or country where malaria has been eliminated. (5) Malaria is a Disease under Surveillance by WHO, as it is considered an essential element of the world strategy of primary health care. National health administrations
