vector control
What Happened with Zika
Five powerful positives that emerged in the wake of the 2016 Zika outbreakThink back two years to 2016. Never a day went by when there …
Predicting Public Health Risks with Satellite Imaging
Model predicts 63% of within-city dengue variance With ever-evolving technologies, there is growing amount of data to be interpreted. Of this data, satellite images are …
Brazil Faces a Triple Threat From Viruses Old and New
A series of economic, environmental, and epidemiological factors have combined to present public health officials in Brazil with a very challenging situation this year. On …
Aedes Albopictus and Local Transmission of Dengue and Chikungunya
In the past decade, Aedes albopictus has been making steady northward progress from the Mediterranean coast into Europe. A highly opportunistic breeder, Aedes albopictus will …
Public Health in the Public Eye
Communicating the value of a vector control program. Securing much-needed funding. Informing the community about upcoming treatments. Answering complaints. Trying to change behavior. As if …
Emerging Studies Gauge Zika Risk in Americas and Beyond
The Zika (ZIKV) pandemic and its widespread implications have spurred increased activity on several fronts. In addition to countless hours of laboratory research being devoted …
Zika Roundtable Brings Together Public and Private Sectors
On July 13, the State Department hosted a roundtable discussion surrounding the private and public sector involvement with Zika at which a number of stakeholder …
WMR Highlights Successes, Stresses Need for More Funding
The 2016 World Malaria Report (WMR) follows a familiar theme: a positive accounting of successes to-date with a strong undercurrent regarding the need for better …