VISION

Improving the quality of life and enhancing human well-being by reducing vector-borne diseases and household pests.

MISSION

Building technical capacity and share science-based knowledge for elimination of vector-borne diseases.

OBJECTIVES

• • Organize trainings and workshops to strengthen capacity of the public and private sectors involved or interested in vector-borne disease control and public health vector and pest control.

  • Contribute to updating policies and strategies for vector-borne disease control.

  • Institute and/or support conducting academic courses in the areas of vector biology and control, and public health pesticide management.

  • Provide normative guidance by publication of technical and training materials, SOPs, manuals, videos.

  • Disseminate information and technical resources.

  • Promote a network for insecticide resistance monitoring and management.

  • Identify priority areas of basic and operational research, and programme implementation needs.

  • Organize national and international conferences, seminars and symposia.

  • Assist with national and international efforts for elimination of vector-borne diseases.

  • Accelerate public-private partnerships for vector-borne disease control.

  • Advocacy for suitable job opportunities and career pathways for public health entomologists.

  • Maintain a roster of national vector control experts and provide an expert base, especially in times of health emergencies.

  • Award honorary fellowships and awards to eminent persons in recognition of their contribution to vector-borne disease control and public health.