[The prevention of malaria by ecologically safe methods].

120 imported cases of malaria and 2 cases of malaria among the native population (1986-1987) likely infected by parasite carriers were registered over a period from 1970 to 1988 in Georgia. The attention has been focused on the planning of preventive measures. Parasitological service of the sanitary epidemiological stations is being improved. Population of anophelogenic reservoirs with the larvae-eating fish Gambusia (brought from Italy by N. P. Rukhadze in 1925) seems to be of great importance. Population of reservoirs with Gambusia is widely resorted to in Georgia. This measure has put an end to environmental contamination with insecticides. Complex preventive measures against malaria can ensure a stable situation with the disease in Georgia.