Entomological Surveys in Southern Province

photos by Jimmy Sakala

In response to increased malaria transmission, Javan Chandra and Jimmy Sakala conducted entomological surveillance in Southern Province. These surveys help MACEPA  understand where exactly the transmission is coming from, the presence of the vector, and its characteristics and type. It also helps to identify the specific vector species responsible for transmission in an area.

Entomological surveillance officer Javan Chanda demonstrates to a Community Health Worker how to assemble a CDC-Light Trap for collecting adult mosquitoes in Sinazongwe

Entomological surveillance officer Javan Chanda demonstrates to a Community Health Worker how to assemble a CDC-Light Trap for collecting adult mosquitoes in Sinazongwe

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The surveillance team collects mosquito larvae

The surveillance team collects mosquito larvae

Mosquito larvae samples

Mosquito larvae samples