Syllabus

• Week 1

  A HISTORY OF VECTOR CONTROL

  • Introduction

    In this section we describe the course, how learning is supported, and introduce each other.

  • Burden of vector borne diseases globally

    In this section, you will learn about the risk, burden and mortality of vector borne diseases across the globe as well as their burden from an economic perspective.

  • Rationale behind vector control

    Learn about the rationale behind vector control programmes.

  • Vector control challenges

    In this section, you will learn about the challenges faced by vector control programmes and what happens when these measures fail.

  • Vector control successes

    Now you have learnt about the challenges to vector control, you will now learn about what happens when these programmes are successful and the impact which they have.

• Week 2

  WHO GLOBAL VECTOR RESPONSE

  • Introduction

    This section provides an introduction to week 2 of our course, which centers around the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Vector Control Response 2017-2030 document (GVCR)

  • Current vector control situation

    This section aims to provide an overview of the current vector control situation. This includes the rationale behind the WHO GVCR as well as opportunities and challenges raised by this document, and the vision, aims and goals.

  • WHO response framework

    In this section, we will learn about the response framework of the WHO GVCR.

  • Enabling factors

    In this section, we cover the 'enabling factors' outlined in the WHO GVCR. This is followed by interviews with collaborators based in disease-endemic countries on their own experiences, a summary of and the quiz for this week.

• Week 3

  VECTOR BIOLOGY

  • Introduction

    This section introduces this week, where you will learn about the biology of important vector species as well as an overall introduction to the mosquito, perhaps the most notorious of all disease vectors.

  • Mosquitoes

    In this section, we will cover the biology, habitats, vectored diseases and control of the three main medically important mosquito genera - Aedes, Anopheles and Culex.

  • Ticks

    Learn about the biology, habitats and diseases of ticks.

  • Triatomines

    In this section, you will learn about the biology, habitats and diseases transmitted by Triatomine bugs, also known as 'kissing bugs'.

  • Ticks & Triatomines

    Learn how the biology of both ticks and triatomine bugs can be exploited to facilitate their control.

  • Flies

    Learn about the biology, diseases and habitats of flies.

  • Sandflies

    In this section we will cover the biology, habitats and diseases of sandflies, as well as how their biology can be exploited to facilitate their control.

  • Tsetse Flies

    In this section you will learn about the Tsetse fly, their biology, habitats and the diseases they transmit. You will also learn about the parasite-vector interactions in this species, as well as how to facilitate their control.

• Week 4

  TRADITIONAL VECTOR CONTROL

  • Introduction

    An introduction to week 4, where we will learn about traditional vector control methods.

  • Vector control classes

    Here, we will explore the classes of vector control; personal and environmental protection and will explore the usage of household modification in vector borne disease control.

  • Traditional vector control methods

    In this section, we will explore traditional vector control methods in depth including insecticide treated nets, indoor residual spraying and trapping as well as a summary of what you have learnt this week and a quiz.

• Week 5

  MODERN VECTOR CONTROL

  • Introduction

    This section provides an introduction to our penultimate week, week 5. This week we will cover modern vector control.

  • Modern vector control methods

    In this section, you will learn about modern and novel approaches to vector control. We will also cover Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and its importance in the field of vector control product testing.

  • Successes & failures in vector control

    In this section, we will expand upon what we learnt in week 1 with regards to successes and failures of vector control programmes. We will particularly focus on the challenge of the emergence of insecticide resistance in vectors.

• Week 6

  DESIGNING SURVEILLANCE & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE PROGRAMMES AND RCTS

  • Introduction

    Here, we will introduce our final week. This week is centered around the design and implementation of vector control programmes.

  • Why must vector control be 'integrated'?

    The WHO recommends an integrated approach to vector control/management. In this section you will learn about integrated control as well as the need for different types of control programme and access to data and literature.

  • How to design and implement a vector control programme

    In this section, you will learn more about how to design a vector control program with consideration to monitoring, surveillance and evaluation of these programmes. This section also contains a quiz to test your knowledge.

  • Course review

    Congratulations on reaching the end of the course! Here, we will summarise what you have learnt and what next steps you can take to further your knowledge on vector control. This section also includes acknowledgments.

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