Malaria in Sri Lanka: Current knowledge on transmission and control

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International Water Management Institute

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Malaria is a major health problem in Sri Lanka. Over the years a large pool of knowledge has accumulated on malaria in Sri Lanka. This book reviews a broad range of published literature of relevance for a description of malaria in Sri Lanka, including control aspects of the disease. Based on the literature examined, a general overview of the status of research in Sri Lanka is given, and areas where knowledge is lacking and further studies are required are identified.

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malaria, disease vectors, waterborne diseases, environmental effects, public health, economic impact, social impact

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