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
The surveillance team collects mosquito larvae
Mosquito larvae samples