Eliminating disease transmission sources

Description

Eliminating disease transmission sources involves identifying and removing or controlling the origins and vectors of infectious agents to prevent their spread. This strategy includes measures such as improving sanitation, ensuring safe water and food supplies, controlling insect and animal vectors, isolating infected individuals, and promoting hygiene practices. Its practical intent is to break the chain of infection, thereby reducing incidence and protecting public health by directly addressing and remedying the specific sources of disease transmission.

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.