The NAVRC-trained Disease Vectors Surveillance Officers in Anambra state has begun the routine Aedes mosquito species surveillance in the state. The Disease surveillance officers will be targeting both the mature and immature stages of Aedes mosquitoes species. This will help to determine Aedes mosquito vector composition, and abundance in the different study areas.
Preparations of ovitraps in Mgbakwu Sentinel site, Awka North LGA, Anambra State
Setting of Ovitraps in Mgbakwu Primary Health Care Centre
Identification and preservation of mosquito samples collected at Omagba and Isiafor, Onitsha North LGA, Anambra State
Identification of mosquito species collected at the Mgbakwu and Achalla sentinel sites
NAVRC had since 2019 trained middle level man power Disease Vector Surveillance Officers (DVSOS) from the state in basic entomological techniques, to carry out routine active vector surveillance in the state. It is aimed that information obtained from this study will help in forestalling reoccurring outbreaks of infectious diseases such as yellow fever and other diseases of public health importance in Nigeria.
