Day 4: Ifakara - Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ We continued with detailed assessments of mosquito life cycle stages; and general biology of different vector species. We also had a wide-ranging discussion on policy related questions and cross-cutting issues

Thanks to all my colleagues from Ifakara Health Institute @pinda_25 Mohamed Jumanne Emmanuel Kaindoa Rukiyah Mohammad Issa Mshani Betwel John Msugupakulya and all the others running this program in support if African National Malaria Control Programs

Day 5: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ Was a Saturday but the team opted to continue with the program to save a bit of time. Today we covered Data Management for Vector Surveillance Programs. Inputting field data and extracting essential attributes

Day 6: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ We continued today; with the first session on Adult Mosquito Surveillance. Another excellent day at Ifakara Health Institute in preparation for some real field work in the rural villages in Kilombero Valley, south

Day 7: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ On day 7, we covered how human behaviors and activities influence malaria transmission risk; and this concept can integrated in vector monitoring and when evaluating impact of interventions . Thereafter my

Day 8: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ On day 8, the team began working on aquatic ecology of malaria vectors, how to optimize larval source management and larval surveys of different vector species ~ Thanks Yeromin Emmanuel Kaindoa Mohamed Jumanne

Day 9: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ Today, the team focused on methods for assessing the performance of major vector control interventions, notably Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS). The team from our Vector

Day 10: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ My colleagues have continued with their incredible spirit of ‘mutual learning’. Today we continued with field studies on Adult Vector Surveillance in Rural Settings; doing some great community engagement in

Day 11: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ And more from the Saturday events at Ifakara ~ Thanks Yeromin Emmanuel Kaindoa Mohamed Jumanne Emmanuel Hape Issa Mshani Halfan Ngowo @pinda_25 Rukiyah Mohammad Ismail NAMBUNGA Muyaga Letus Betwel John Msugupakulya and many others; and

Day 12: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ Aquatic surveys and lessons on Larval Source Management in Rural Settings ~ Thanks Yeromin Emmanuel Kaindoa Mohamed Jumanne Emmanuel Hape Issa Mshani Halfan Ngowo @pinda_25 Rukiyah Mohammad Ismail NAMBUNGA Muyaga Letus

Day 13: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ And more: Community engagement discussions in the villages;?followed by practice and monitoring of indoor residual spraying operations ~ Thanks Yeromin Emmanuel Kaindoa Mohamed Jumanne Emmanuel Hape Issa Mshani

Day 14: Ifakara - The Gambia Training Program for Malaria Entomology ~ THE END,…AND THE BEGINING OF A LASTING PARTNERSHIP Thank you The Gambia, Wishing you safest travels back home; and big thanks to my Ifakara Health Institute colleagues. The best future is that which you create. Mungu

#IASC2023 Day 2️⃣: Engaging panel on malaria elimination! Fredros Okumu , Dr. Abdulla, Dr. Dunstan Bishanga , Dr. Mwangoka & Patrick Kachur sparked electric discussions on challenges and the path ahead. The panel weighed in on human-centered approaches to prevention and early detection

Contribution of diff vector spp. has changed significantly over the past 20 yrs. As the role of An.gambiae has declined, An. funestus now appears to dominate most settings in east & southern Africa. Congrats 🎉 to Betwel John Msugupakulya et al link.springer.com/article/10.118…

Our study Ifakara Health Institute and LSTM Vector Biology unveils a pivotal shift in vectors' contribution to malaria transmission across east and southern Africa: An. funestus emerges as the reigning vector, demanding a rethink of control strategies #EntomologicalTrends parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

New Study Shows the Dominance of the Malaria Vector, Anopheles funestus in East and Southern Africa after 20 Years of Widespread Insecticide Use ~ In this study led by Betwel John Msugupakulya & Dr. Anne Wislon, we investigated the changes in the contribution of different vector species to

#ICYMI: Study in bugbitten looks at changes in contributions of Anopheles 🦟to #malaria transmission over 20 yrs in east & southern Africa. Kudos to authors Betwel John Msugupakulya, Prashanth Selvaraj Halfan Ngowo Fredros Okumu & team Ifakara Health Institute. #entomology #VectorControl

A new study: shows how shade boosts biolarvicide effectiveness, potentially reducing treatment frequency; Also weekly larviciding is essential for An. arabiensis might be more effective for An. funestus. Ifakara Health Institute LSTM Vector Biology fredros Prashanth Selvaraj nature.com/articles/s4159…

New study suggests larviciding may be particularly effective for controlling malaria in areas where the main vector is Anopheles funestus. ~ Historically, targeting the aquatic stages of mosquitoes has been a key strategy in malaria control. However, doing it properly requires

Field surveys reveal key opportunities for targeted larval source management and species sanitation to control malaria in areas dominated by Anopheles funestus ~ Msugupakulya et al 2024: malariajournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…