Table 5 Benefits of oral repellent and repellent-fortified salt mass-administration

General Benefits of oral repellent

• None of the shortcomings of current control measures

• Not affected by sweating, washing, swimming, rain, skin condition

• Works on any kind of skin

• No problem with sunblock, abrasion, body lotion, dense sun-protective clothing, sweat under raingear, etc

• Complete coverage of insect-accessible skin

Benefit of community-wide administration via salt fortification

• Independent of availability of pills, quality control, affordability, good condition, correct use

• Replenished with salt purchase

• No additional action required by consumer

• Covers wide geographical areas

• Covers large populations