DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY

Function

The department is responsible for implementation of the activities on scientific studies, managing and monitoring of vectors and vector control, provision of specialized training and related issues.

Specific duties

- Develop programs/plans and implement scientific research on species composition, distribution, the role of disease transmission and other issues relating to the medical arthropods.

- Conduct scientific research on environmental and social factors relating to the reproduction and development of mosquitoes transmitting malaria, dengue fever, zika, and other medical arthropods.

- Monitor and evaluate efficacy and effectiveness of vector control activities implemented in the localities.

- Provide training courses on the techniques and skills of entomology and vector-borne disease prevention methods for local medical staffs and universities (masters, PhD. degree).