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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 |
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CLOSING OF THE DAY |
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June 25
Moderator: Prof. M Carmen Marquetti
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| 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)
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| 12:10-12:20 |
Video on nematode rearing and its use in mosquito hatcheries (Prof. Israel García) |
| 12:10-12:20 |
DISCUSIÓN |
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CLOSING OF THE DAY |
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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 |
