APMEN TechTalk webinar: Repellent applications for reduced outdoor malaria transmission
The Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) is happy to invite you to their next TechTalk webinar on Repellent applications for reduced outdoor malaria transmission.
Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region have achieved impressive reductions in malaria burden, but persistent residual malaria caused in large part by outdoor-biting vectors pose a serious challenge to malaria elimination objectives. Repellent methods to reduce vector contact with humans offer a tantalizing approach to reduce transmission, and several different methods varying from topical applications, impregnated clothing, space-repellents and others have been tested. This webinar provides insights into these different applications and a platform for discussion.
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm Singapore Time (GMT + 8)
Speakers:
- Dr. Ian Mendenhall (Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore)
- Dr. Mthokozisi Sibanda (African Applied Chemical Ltd., South Africa)
- Dr. Onyango P. Sangoro (International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya)
- Dr. Marta Maia (KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya)
- Dr. Emmanuel Mbuba (Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania)
Topics:
- Transfluthrin spatial repellency against malaria vectors in Vietnam – Ian Mendenhall
- Textile-based long-lasting insect repellent devices for reducing outdoor malaria transmission – Mthokozisi Sibanda
- Repellent-impregnated materials against malaria vectors – Onyango P. Sangoro
- Community uptake of a culturally-appropriate topical repellent – Emmanuel Mbuba
- A Review of repellents against mosquitoes – Marta Maia
If you’d like to attend, please register in this link.
