The Sterile Insect Technique for Control of Tsetse Flies in Africa

Programmes are under way to free Africa of the disease either by developing new drugs and prophylactics or by massive control and eradication of the tsetse fly. The increasing concern that trypanosomiasis is preventing social and economic development in many countries has led to the Joint FAO/WHO Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Control Programme. This was officially launched in November 1974. It is anticipated to put every effort into controlling or eradicating nagana and sleeping sickness in co-operation with 33 African countries. Scientists and organizations are called in for technical assistance whenever necessary.