Strategies for Aedes mosquito control: A review of national guidelines from selected countries in Asia and Oceania.

Dengue remains a major public health challenge, and national strategies for Aedes control vary widely across countries. This review synthesizes official national guidelines from 14 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific to identify shared priorities and key differences. Most guidelines emphasize integrated vector management frameworks, combining environmental, chemical, and biological measures, alongside strong community engagement and structured surveillance systems. Several countries incorporate digital tools, adult mosquito monitoring, or innovative approaches such as Wolbachia-based biocontrol. Despite these strengths, gaps persist, including limited adoption of adult surveillance, over-reliance on chemical control, and variable coordination across sectors. Understanding these cross-country patterns may support more coherent, evidence-informed policy development for long-term and sustainable Aedes control.