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Advanced Module: Vector Biology and Control Training in Ghana

In the labEpidemiology of vector borne disease with special reference to GhanaExamine selected arthropods of medical importanceBasic functional morphology of arthropods of medical importanceMethods…

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Jun 2021
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Advanced Module: Vector Biology and Control Training in Ghana
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Advanced Module: Vector Biology and Control Training in Ghana

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June 21, 2021
June 30, 2021
Monday 4 years ago

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Advanced Module: Vector Biology and Control Training in Ghana

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In the lab

  • Epidemiology of vector borne disease with special reference to Ghana
  • Examine selected arthropods of medical importance
  • Basic functional morphology of arthropods of medical importance
  • Methods of evaluation of susceptibility and efficacy of insecticides and control tools
  • Molecular techniques used in mosquito control

In the field

  • Mosquito systematics, sampling techniques and larval survey
  • Sampling techniques for vectors other than mosquitoes
  • Vector behavior and disease transmission
  • Vector control and challenges
  • Insecticide resistance and management

AT THE END OF THE COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO 

  • Explain the biology and behavior of mosquitoes and relate it to control strategies
  • Critically discuss the purpose and role of entomological studies in control of vector-borne diseases
  • Compare the life cycle of selected vectors and relate them to disease transmission
  • Apply a range of specialized technical skills relevant to mosquito control

COURSE DETAILS

  • Pre-readings will be distributed two weeks prior to course start
  • 8 full days, face-to-face-course (full-time attendance is required)
  • Dynamic learning methods include: lectures, tutorials, practical work and field trips
  • Post-course assignment is due two weeks after the end of the face-to-face-course
  • Every participant receives a certificate of attendance and 3 ECTS credit points upon successful completion of the whole course.

    Participants who require scholarship should send their motivation letter to vectorbiol.oh-target@ucc.edu.gh by close of date 14.05.2021. Further details will be communicated after submission.

     

    Participants who do not require scholarship should please find below the link to registration to the module:

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COURSE COORDINATORS

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

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

CONTACT

Germany

ttu AT lrz.uni-muenchen DOT de

www.cih.lmu.de

Ghana

vectorbiol.oh-target ATucc DOT edu DOTgh

www.ucc.edu.gh/events

 

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