Public Health. Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals

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Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals
Describe the approach the EHS training program uses to address Healthy People environmental health goals
The world continues to be in great peril, mainly because of vector-borne diseases. According to a 2020 fact sheet from the WHO, vector-borne diseases account for 700,000 deaths annually. Also, the widespread danger of vector-borne diseases appears to put more than 80% of the world’s population at risk (WHO, 2016). This confirms that vector-borne diseases are indeed a major threat in the world, and there ought to be plans to ensure their control. In light of the above, the CDC’s Environmental Health Services section appears to have set up measures to help ensure that the American people are safe and free from vector-borne diseases. Currently, CDC’s EHS section does this work by offering the Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals (VCEHP). This training program is offered in conjunction with Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
As per the CDC’s website, it is clear that the institution is focused on reducing the effects of vector-borne diseases. The program is said to be “in-person vector control training.” The focus of the program is mainly on “the use of integrated pest management to address public health pests and vectors that spread pathogens, including Zika virus and others.” Some of the courses that are offered under this program include Tick Biology and Control, Toxicology of pesticides, Vector-borne diseases of public health importance, rodent management, risk communication basics, pests and vectors in food and housing environments, among others. Through these courses, CDC is trying to sensitize interested parties on the need to ensure their communities are kept safe and free from the spread of any deadly vector-borne diseases. With vector-borne diseases accounting for “more than 17% of all infectious diseases,” it is crucial that the CDC is prepared for any eventualities that could trigger worldwide misery. Currently, the world has been taken hostage by the coronavirus, which continues to ravage some parts of the world. So, it is in line with safety measures and regulations to have a training of this stature to help ensure America and the world are abreast with any developments of vector-borne diseases.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting the requirements of the related environmental health policy.
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