National Arbovirus and Vectors Research Centre

Happy 65th Independence Anniversary, Nigeria!

As we mark 65 years of resilience, growth, and innovation, we salute the dogged spirit of the Nigerian people that has kept us together, despite our many challenges.

Happy Independence Day Nigeria, from NAVRC.

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A sendoff party, was today organized in honor of students who completed their Industrial Training (IT), at NAVRC.

The students cuts across various Institutions of Higher learning across the country, received training for a period of 6 months in the Centre.

The event took place at the office Auditorium and had the Students, Staff and representatives of the Management to witness it.

Highlight of the ocassion was series of engaging presentations delivered by the students in many areas where they had been trained.

The occasion was filled with enthusiasm as the facilitators and audience listened to each of the student present , and access their level of knowledge of their trainings.

Different members of the Staff and Management appraised the students in their presentation, and also their conduct during their stay in Centre.

The Head of Admin., Dr. Etukokwu Chineze, urged the students to be good Ambassadors of NAVRC,their various Institutions and Nigeria at large especially now they are returning to their various Institutions.

As the event concluded, the students received certificates in recognition of their training in the Institution having been certified worthy, by their Training Coordinator, Dogunro Festus.

Dr. Ochu Josephine, issued the certificates on behalf of the Management.

The Students during their Industrial Training at NAVRC, received training in areas that include:

Aspects of Phytochemical Analysis,

Basic Molecular laboratory ethics, Instrumentation and Clinical Laboratory practices, other areas include, Basic Entomology and Parasitology techniques.

NAVRC has been conducting trainings for Middle level manpower as part of her mandate.

Happy Eid-el-kabir to our Muslim brothers and sisters .

At the end of the training , post test was given to the trainees to assess the level of impact of the training.

The trainees were in high spirits and demonstrated eagerness to put to use knowledge that have been imparted in them to enhance more effective Larval Source Management (LSM) in Nigeria.

The CHAI Team, expressed satisfaction with the commitment and conduct of the NAVRC Team during the training, and expressed their willingness for further collaborations with the Centre.

Recall, NAVRC STAFF have undergone a 5-day training on ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR EFFECTIVE LARVAL SOURCE MANAGEMENT (LSM) IN NIGERIA, organized in collaboration with the CLINTON HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (CHAI) California, US.

Training Day 4:

As the training progress to the end, the trainees continue to make effort to perfect their knowledge of the mapping system as was taught the previous day.

Mapping is an essential tool in Larval Source Management (LSM), it helps in the selection of work area, collection of data, logistics and monitoring performance of LSM activities,etc.

Joseph Zvoushona, Technical Advisor, Malaria Vector Control (CHAI), took the trainees on the different SOPs for Larval collection and data collection techniques using GIS Mapping.

The trainees were further divided into smaller groups for Hands-on-mapping activities.

Training Day 3:

In today's session, Evelyn Olanga, Technical Advisor, Global Malaria Entomologist, in her virtual presentation, highlighted the different classification of larval habitats and factors that can influence habitat productivity.

In her virtual presentation, Ophilia Lukubwe, Senior Country Associate malaria (CHAI) pointed out some LSM strategies deployed in Namibia to lower the malaria transmission rate.
She mentioned some of the strategies as reduction of mosquito breeding sites,
enhancing community involvement and participation in identifying, managing mosquito breeding sites etc.

TRAINING DAY 2:

The training kicked off with recap of the first day's activities which was giving by Mrs.Nneka Agashi. Some of the overview include:

Importance of mosquito Larval Source management (LSM) in vector control,

Overview of Malaria situation, Ento, National, Provincial, Malaria trends,

Strategies for implementing LSM among others.

NAVRC STAFF are currently receiving training on ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR EFFECTIVE LARVAL SOURCE MANAGEMENT (LSM), the training is conducted in collaboration with the CLINTON HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (CHAI) California, US.

The training is scheduled for 12th-16th May,2025.

ONGOING: NAVRC Staff are currently receiving training on ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR EFFECTIVE LARVAL SOURCE MANAGEMENT (LSM) IN NIGERIA'S MALARIA CONTROL EFFORTS.

The training is organized in collaboration with the CLINTON HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (CHAI) California, US.

The training is scheduled to last from 12th-16th May, 2025.

WORLD MALARIA DAY 2024
Accelerating The Fight Against Malaria For A More Equitable World.

Today, the world mark another World Health Day with the theme: My Health, My Right. Today's occassion highlights need for quality and accessible health care for all.

On this occassion of World Health Day; join as we celebrate effort being made in combating role of mosquitoes, and other vectors in disease transmission through research.

Mosquito has remained principal vector in disease transmission, especially in humans. Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of life-threatening diseases such as malaria and yellow fever which has remained a public health burden and concern over the years. These diseases have continued to impact negatively on the health and well- being of individual and the larger society.

It has become imperative therefore, to unite in the efforts being made to combat the threat and mosquito menace by protecting ourselves and community, against mosquito bites, both indoor and outdoor.

Prevention remain key to a healthy life especially in a society where quality and affordable healthcare is still not accessible to all.

My Health, My Right

Happy World Health Day 2024