The Regional Committee,
Having considered resolution WHA24.36 adopted by the Twenty-fourth World Health Assembly on "Disinsection of Aircraft", **
Being cognizant that this matter is of importance to all countries in the Western Pacific Region;
RECOMMENDS:
- (1) that this be included as an agenda item at the twenty-third session of the Regional Committee;
- (2) that the Regional Director makes inquiries from Member countries regarding:
- (a) their present disinsection requirements and procedures;
- (b) their attitude to vapour disinsection should it be recommended;
- (c) their plans for disinsection in the future if it is not so recommended;
- (3) that the Regional Director prepare a background paper including the above information and giving the position regarding vapour disinsection immediately prior to the Regional Committee Meeting.
** WHO Handbook of Resolutions and Decisions, Vol. I, 1973, p. 66