Subjects
Through thematic conferences, round tables, symposia and practical activities, there will be discussed the main aspects related to Medical Entomology and vector´s integrated management.
General Topics
- Global situation of Medical Entomology and vector control. Challenges and Perspectives
- Update on the distribution of the main vectors of arboviruses, malaria, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, onchocerciasis and other filariasis.
- Update on field studies related to biogeography and ecology of the vectors to know the changes in their populations´ dynamics
- Update on laboratory studies aimed to explore factors such as survival rates, natural increase, fecundity, fertility, etc. of which depends directly the success of control strategies.
- Progress on capacity studies and vectorial competence
- Interaction host-parasite.
- Entomological Surveillance. Strengths and Weaknesses
- Progresses in vector control methods
- Surveillance of resistance. Resistance’s mechanisms.
- New technologies in vector control (Use of Wolbachia, sterile insect technique and others)
- Progresses in the study of essential oils from plants in the search of natural products for vectors´ control.
- Control of other vectors (mice and molluscs)
- Update on African snail control in Latin America and Cuba.
- Social determinants and social communication. Approaches to the vector control
- Community Participation in vector control. Strengths and Weaknesses