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Vector Control in Public Health

GPH3204
3 hours English

Vector Control in Public Health

Vectors Control for Public Health
1 Methods of collecting and preservation of medically important arthropods, sensitivity of vectors to insecticides
2 Insecticides, pesticide formulations and insecticide resistance / Practical: demonstration types of the insecticides formulations
3 Different types of control (chemical control, mechanical control, physical control, environmental control and biological control) / Practical: demonstration and how to use different machines used in insecticides spraying
4 Space spray techniques / Practical: demonstration and how to use different machines used in insecticides spraying
5 Indoor residual spray techniques / Scientific applications for insecticides susptibility and toxicity tests
6 Estimates used in the campaigns spraying (estimate the amount of pesticide and fuel), safety procedures in the application of pesticides / Scientific applications to estimates and planning campaigns spraying
7 Environmental pollution with pesticides, how to get rid of waste pesticides / Scientific applications: How to measure the residual effect of inesticides
8 Integrated vectors control, the means and methods to combat pathogens related to water resources
9 Genetics control of vectors (larvivorous fishes and other agents) / Practical: demonstration of the predators that prey and pathogenic for the Arthropods
10 Efficacy assessment of vector management solutions (Vector surveillance, sampling techniques and assessment) / Scientific applications: Spraying Equipment and PPE used in mosquito control- use and maintenance
11 Hydropower projects and irrigation projects
12 Reservoirs, characteristics of the traffic environment, Engineering methods to combat pathogens
13 Rodent control, Snail's control, Mosquito's control and House flies' control
1.1 Mapped to: K.2

Gain a detailed understanding of the various methods of vector control, including mechanical, physical, environmental, biological, and chemical approaches, and their specific applications in public health

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1.2 Mapped to: K.4

Understand the classification and formulation of insecticides, including their modes of action, proper usage, environmental and health implications inaddition to acquire the principles methods of entomological surveillance for tracking vector populations and assessing vector-borne disease risks.

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1.3 Mapped to: K.3

Understand the principles , components of Integrated Vector Management (IVM), emphasizing the integration of multiple control methods for sustainable and effective vector control strategies. Develop knowledge of methods used to sample and identify vectors, including morphological and ecological identification techniques

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2.1 Mapped to: S.4

Develop the ability to effectively implement mechanical, physical, environmental, biological, chemical control methods and Perform entomological surveillance activities, including vector sampling, population monitoring, and risk assessment for vector-borne diseases.

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2.2 Mapped to: S.2

Gain the skills necessary to design, implement, evaluate Integrated Vector Management (IVM) programs by integrating multiple control strategies for sustainable vector control and develop the ability to diagnose potential vector-borne disease outbreaks and apply preventive measures to reduce their impact.

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2.3 Mapped to: S.1

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of vector control strategies and suggest improvements based on scientific evidence , local context and enhance skills in documenting , communicating surveillance , control findings to stakeholders, including public health officials and community members.

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3.1 Mapped to: V.2

Work collaboratively in a team, adopt ethical behavior and respect the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or occupation.

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