Medical students from University of Nigeria Nsukka, recently , came on an excursion to NAVRC. This is to gain practical knowledge of the different research activities being carried out by the Centre. The students who are in the 5th year in their course of study; were taken to the different research sections and laboratories, where NAVRC staff were on ground to enlighten them; on the different research activities being carried out by the Centre, for vectors research, and control in Nigeria.
Entomology Section- an Entomologist explaining the methods of setting and use of BG trap in mosquito collection
Entomology Section- lecture on the application of the CDC light trap in mosquito collection
Phytochemistry lab– lectures on the plant extraction procedures and their benefits in vector control
Insectary Unit- exposition of the different immature stages of the mosquitoes breed for yellow fever vector research, and other vectors of public health importance
Periodically, NAVRC offers opportunities to students from higher institutions of learning, to embark on; Industrial Training, Internship, and Excursions in the Centre. This is to offer them opportunity, to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, as such knowledge could help them in meeting some of their educational objectives.
The Students with their Facilitators in a group photo session, at the end of the tour
