NHRTI (formerly TDRC) is honored to participate in the 45th Anniversary of the African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS) and the 25th Biennial Scientific Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. Representing the institution, Acting Deputy Director Dr. Mbanga Muleba, alongside Scientific Officers Mr. Westone Hamwata and Mr. Hunter Chilusu, delivered impactful presentations during the event.
The AAIS promotes insect science to tackle critical challenges in agriculture, human health, and veterinary sciences across Africa. The event attracts leading entomologists from diverse fields to exchange knowledge and collaborate on groundbreaking solutions.
NHRTI (formerly TDRC) shared the various entomological research work conducted on the vectors of malaria. The scientists presented the research works conducted in Nchelenge, Ndola and Choma under the ICEMR, PAMCA/BMGF and collaborative work with the National Malaria Elimination Centre NMEC. Ministry of Health Zambia
Highlights include;
Dr. Mbanga Muleba presented findings on existence of potential secondary vectors of malaria in Nchelenge that may contribute to added malaria transmission against the current and future vector control implementation.
He also presented on the evaluation of outdoor entomological collections that led to the realization of an existence of a diversity of anopheline mosquito species that may be involved in outdoor malaria transmission in Nchelenge.
Mr. Westone Hamwata made a presentation on Implications of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus co-existence on malaria elimination efforts in an urban setting of Ndola district, Zambia.
Mr. Hunter Chilusu did a poster presentation on the distribution and susceptibility status of malaria vectors in three epidemiological zones in Zambia.
