# Book review: Re-imagining vector control: A modern perspective on forgotten giants

## TL;DR

This book review explores how historical pioneers in vector-borne disease control would approach modern challenges in the field.

## Contribution

The book reimagines historical perspectives to inspire new strategies for combating vector-borne diseases.

## Key findings

- The book highlights thirteen pioneers and their potential modern approaches to vector control.
- It offers a synthesis to guide future efforts in reducing the impact of vector-borne diseases.
- The review suggests that historical insights can reshape current vector control strategies.

## Abstract

Imagine, for a second, how pioneers in malaria and other vector-borne diseases would look at the current state of affairs in view of the stagnating progress in reducing the global impact of these diseases. In his book, Lluberas takes readers on a quick journey through history and reimagines how these forgotten giants would adapt to the 21st-century battle against vector-borne diseases. The life and work of thirteen pioneers (several of them still alive) is highlighted and culminates in a synthesis that should guide or perhaps even re-shape current and future efforts to combat vector-borne diseases.