Leishmaniasis control

Leishmaniasis control involves reducing transmission by preventing bites, early diagnosis, and treating infected individuals. Measures include using insect repellents, bed nets, and protective clothing to avoid sandfly bites—the insects transmitting the parasite. Controlling sandfly populations through environmental management, such as removing breeding sites, also helps. Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment of cases reduce the spread. In some regions, efforts include health education to raise awareness and surveillance to monitor outbreaks. Together, these strategies aim to lower disease incidence, protect vulnerable populations, and prevent severe complications.