Vector control
In Colombia, vector control, such as the application of the organophosphate temephos in ground water containers, is generally only practiced in epidemic situations. For routine control, communities are recommended to keep containers covered and clean [This study showed that almost half of the population (48.7%) had not received any health education or inspection by vector control staff in their houses. The vector control program should reach more houses particularly where they have not applied any vector control method. Studies have demonstrated a significant benefit of involving adding communities and other stakeholders in the existing government DZC control programme [