Program
COURSE: INTEGRATED VECTOR MANAGEMENT
Course date: June 24, 2024 to June 26, 2024
Program:
| 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: |
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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 |
| CLOSING OF THE DAY | |
| JUNE 26
Moderator |
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| 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 |
