
Heather Ferguson
@drheatherferg
Prof Medical Entomology @UofGSBOHVM , Visiting Scientist @ifakarahealth. Mosquito ecology, control and Global Health. My own view @drheatherferg.bsky.social
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Thx Out of Doors for this interview with Scottish Wildlife Trust team about the mosquito research they are conducting at Montrose Basin with MosquitoScotland. Listen from 2:46-12:24 mins. Mosquitoes are widespread in Scotland, but no health risk at present bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

🚨 New findings from the 2024 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report highlight the growing threat of malaria as #climatechange expands suitable land for transmission. An additional 17.1% of the global land area is now suitable for P. falciparum and 21.8% for P. vivax. lancetcountdown.org/explore-our-da…





Today we marked another milestone in Africa’s malaria fight as DRC introduced a World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended #malaria vaccine! A total of 15 countries are now offering malaria vaccination, widening access to more comprehensive malaria prevention for young children. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)

But wait, there's more... Explorers Symposium - exploring equity, inclusivity, and social justice in Earth, ecological, and environmental sciences Open to EVERYONE! When: Friday 29th November Where: Natural History Museum + virtually Book your free ticket now: eventbrite.com/e/explorers-sy…




Great programme - please share. If any potential candidates are interested in ecology, evolution, or One Health, feel free to get in touch for info on research in UofG SBOHVM

Thx to @paimadhu, Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo & colleagues for their continued advocacy on this crucial issue. ⏬️ Shifting power in global health will require leadership by the Global South and allyship by the Global North - The Lancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…


#MedEnto #malaria #NTDs #GlobalHealth & followers - I'm increasingly shifting to Blue-sky - find me there if you are on it @[email protected]

#African colleagues - consider joining BlueSky bsky.app There's been a huge ⬆️in users, lots of activity on #infectious diseases, #globalhealth #healthpolicy. Find me @[email protected] - can do starter pack African scientists? PAMCA, Africa Ifakara Health Institute


New press release featuring SBOHVM's Prof. Grant Hopcraft (Grant Hopcraft) and Dr. Melinda Boyers : "New Maps Document World’s Largest Land Animal Migration Across South Sudan and Ethiopia" cms.int/en/news/new-ma…