The Global Vector Hub

In view of the urgent humanitarian health crisis in #Ukraine, our The Global Vector Hub team together with Arctech Innovation have created a situation report on #vectorborne disease risks in Ukraine and surrounding countries. Key points: There is a risk of nuisance biting by #ticks and #mosquitoes in the coming months; There is a moderate risk of #Lyme borreliosis (LB) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE); There is a very small risk of West Nile virus (WNV); There is a negligible risk of other vector-borne diseases (VBDs), such as malaria or Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). Overall, the risk of VBDs is considered low; specific risk profiles depend on environmental conditions and living conditions of affected people. Avoid insect and tick bites. Specific guidance on preventative measures against tick and insect bites is given in the report. Access report here on The Global Vector Hub platform: https://lnkd.in/esuY_tZN #ukraineconflict #publichealth #epidemicpreparedness #vectorcontrol

✨ Exciting new Lancet role ✨ Later in 2025, @The Lancet Group will launch an open-access journal dedicated to the unique health challenges on the African continent: The Lancet Regional Health—Africa. To lead this important endeavour, we are searching for an Editor-in-Chief—someone with a good understanding of ✅ The challenges facing health care across Africa ✅ The dependencies and nuances within and between countries ✅ A well-established network of colleagues established during their time working in medicine or medical research The Editor-in-Chief will ensure all content meets the rigorous standards of external peer review and that expected by our readers. This will be a full-time, in-house position, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Think you or someone you know is the ideal candidate? Find out more and apply here 👉 bit.ly/3Xp919w

🔍 ALTOPICTUS recrute au sein de son équipe R&D un(e) Technicien(ne) de Recherche en Entomologie Médicale à Pérols (34). 📍🦟 L’équipe R&D Altopictus mène des travaux de recherche visant à améliorer les outils et les pratiques de surveillance entomo-épidémiologique et de lutte antivectorielle. Le(la) Technicien(ne) de recherche travaillera au sein d’une équipe scientifique expérimentée comprenant 3 docteurs en entomologie, à l’interface entre l’équipe opérationnelle et le pôle R&D, il/elle contribuera à divers projets de recherche sur la surveillance et la lutte antivectorielle innovante. ▪ Type de Contrat : CDD de 8 mois. ▪ Début du Contrat : Avril 2025 🌟 Qualifications Requises : Formation en sciences (Bac +2/3) dans les domaines de l'entomologie, la biologie, l'écologie, l’environnement ou la santé publique. 📝 Candidature : Envoyez votre CV accompagné d'une lettre de motivation à [amignotte@altopictus.fr] et [glacour@altopictus.fr].

📢 Registration deadline for the 2nd Women in Malaria Virtual Conference is next Friday! Hurry up and register now using the conference website  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/daAybPkG We have a fantastic lineup of speakers! 🌟 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ddwqy7hJ 🎨 Sketch of all the conference keynote speakers by Sophia Hernandez and Thorey Kolbrun Jonsdottir

History is repeating itself. La Reunion is experiencing the start of a serious chikungunya outbreak 🦟, which resembles the previous devastating one in 2005-2006.   ⚠️ The U.S. CDC has even published a Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions, Travel Health Advisory on February 20, advising travellers to get vaccinated against the disease.   🧑💻 We are currently working on a La Reunion outbreak model showing the impact of vaccination. Not as a travel vaccine, but as an emergency response vaccination for the local population. In multiple scenarios (varying outbreak identification times, vaccination rollout speeds, coverage rates, and targeted vaccinations) the number of cases averted is significant.   In our day-to-day work in health economics, it is easy to get wrapped up in data and models. Outbreaks like this bring it all back to the real world 🌍 and are a strong reminder that our work isn't just theoretical but is shaping how we can respond to public health threats.   How do you see emergency vaccination fitting into outbreak response strategies?    #PublicHealth #Vaccination #OutbreakResponse #Chikungunya

The European Commission has authorised a vaccine against chikungunya. Learn more about this important step in keeping Europe safe. #MosquitoBorne #InfectiousDiseases #Prevention #UnitedInProtection

🚨 First Cluster of #ZikaVirus Cases Identified in Bangladesh icddr,b scientists have identified five cases of Zika virus in Dhaka, marking the first cluster in the region. The study, conducted on samples screened in 2023, used whole genome sequencing and comparative analysis to reveal that the Bangladeshi strains belong to the Asian lineage, which is associated with severe outcomes like microcephaly and other neurological disorders 🧠.👉Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghnzvG_B

The 20th Vector Control Working Group (VCWG) meeting starts tomorrow! To promote inclusivity and acknowledge the current challenges in global health funding, VCWG is pleased to offer free registration for participants joining online. Please use the link below to register. https://lnkd.in/g2JHaU9B

🖥️ The second Women in Malaria conference takes place this month, highlighting the outstanding contributions of women scientists in #malaria research. 🔬🦟 The virtual conference will showcase work from researchers at all stages of their scientific careers and from across geographic regions. You can register here for live access to plenary talks, scientific sessions, symposia and a poster session, as well as access to recordings after the event 👉 https://lnkd.in/daAybPkG