Programa

June 24
9:00 – 9:10 Opening Remarks (Coordinators)
9:10-9:30 Antivectorial Control Program in Cuba (DNVLA) (Prof. Madelaine Rivera)
9:30-9:50 Situation of Arbovirosis in Cuba (Prof. MG Guzmán)
9:50-10:10 Situation of vector-borne diseases in Cuba (Pro. M Carmen Marquetti)
10:10-10:20 DISCUSSION
10:20-10:40 Definition, concept, origin and technical characteristics of integrated vector management (IVM) (Prof. Domingo Montada)
10:40-11:00 Entomological surveillance with emphasis on arbovirosis vectors (Pro. M Carmen Marquetti)
11:00-11:20 Entomo-virological surveillance. Its importance for control programs (Prof. Gladys Gutiérrez)
11:20-11:40 Main insecticides used in mosquito control. Update on surveillance and resistance mechanisms. Situation in Cuba.   (Prof. Luis Piedra)
11:40-12:00 Equipment and equipment calibration. Preparation of formulations used in chemical vector control (Prof. Domingo Montada; Prof. José David Valdés)
12:00-12:10 DISCUSSION
CLOSING OF THE DAY
June 25

Moderator: Prof. M Carmen Marquetti

9:00-9:20 First day summary (Prof. Yosiel Molina)
9:20-9:40 The IPK Vector Control Department contributes mainly to surveillance, reference and research in this field. (Prof. Ariamys Companioni)
9:40-10:00 Biological control: Use of Cuban products. Experience in different countries of the world.  (Prof. Mavy Hernández;  Prof. Aileen Gonzalez )
10:00-10:40 First results in the study of Wolbachia (Rickettsiales: Rickettsiaceae) as a promising tool for the control of vector-borne diseases in Cuba. (Prof. Gladys Gutiérrez)
10:40-11:00 New Technologies in Vector Control.  Sterile Insect Technique (SIT): International and National Progress. (Prof. Rene Gato)
11:00-11:10 DISCUSSION
11:10-11:30 Essential oils of plants in the search for natural products in vector control. Global review and in Cuba. (Prof. Maureen Leyva)
11:30-11:50 Synanthropic rodents (Rodentia: Muridae) as vectors of pathogens. Methods of control. (Prof. Ariamys Companioni)
11:50-12:10 Mollusks with medical significance: An update on the African snail in Cuba. (Prof. Jorge Sanchez; Prof. Mónica Sanchez; Prof. Antonio Vazquez)

 

12:10-12:20 Video on nematode rearing and its use in mosquito hatcheries (Prof. Israel García)
12:10-12:20 DISCUSIÓN
CLOSING OF THE DAY
JUNE 26

Moderator

9:00-9:20 Second day summary (Prof. Yosiel Molina)
9:20-9:40 Social determinants and community involvement. Integrated vector management approaches. (Prof. Denis Pérez)
9:40-10:00 Background and perspectives on communication in integrated vector management initiatives: lessons learned from experience. (Prof. Yisel Hernández)
10:00-10:20 Social vulnerability and vector management. (Prof. Denis Pérez;  Prof. Yisel Hernández)
10:20-10:30 DISCUSIÓN
10:30-10:50 Cost and Effectiveness – Key Factors in Vector Control Programs (Prof. Alberto Bali)
10:50-11:10 One Health and Vector Approach (Prof. MC Marquetti, Prof. Andrés Bisset)
11:10-11:20 DISCUSIÓN
11:20-11:40 Discussing research and teaching collaborations with students.  (Professors and Course Coordinators)
11:40-12:00 Course closing (Coordinators and Prof. Yosiel Molina