Advanced Module: Vector Biology and Control in Ghana

WHAT YOU WILLIn the field 1. Mosquito systematics, sampling techniques and larval survey2. Sampling techniques for vectors other than mosquitoes3.Vector behaviour and disease transmission4. Vector…

Free
TBD UCC
Jun
20
2022
Days
9
duration

About this event

WHAT YOU WILL

In the field 
1. Mosquito systematics, sampling techniques and larval survey
2. Sampling techniques for vectors other than mosquitoes
3.Vector behaviour and disease transmission
4. Vector control and challenges
5. Insecticide resistance and management 

In the lab

1. Epidemiology of vector-borne disease with special reference to Ghana

2. Examine selected arthropods of medical importance

3. Basic functional morphology of arthropods of medical importance

4. Methods of evaluation of susceptibility and efficacy of insecticides and control tools

5. Molecular techniques used in mosquito control

COURSE COORDINATORS
Andreas Kudom, PhD – University of Cape Coast (Ghana)

Lisa Hoffäller, M.A. – CIHLMU Center for International Health (Germany)

CONTACT
Germany
ttu@lrz.uni-muenchen.de
www.cih.lmu.de
Ghana
vectorbiol.oh-target@ucc.edu.gh
www.ucc.edu.gh/events

 

Participants should use this link to registrater

Registration deadline is 10th June,2021

 

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