6.00 p.m.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO THE NHM
Professor Richard Lane, Natural History Museum
Knowledge of the biology of vectors provides important information for control interventions; this short talk will highlight certain aspects of ongoing biomedical research at the Natural History Museum.

6.15 p.m.
TRYPANOSOMIASIS VECTOR CONTROL IN AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA
Dr Chris Schofield, ECLAT Coordinator, LSHTM and Dr John Kabayo, PATTEC Coordinator, Ethiopia
Vectors of trypanosomiasis – tsetse flies in Africa, triatomine bugs in Latin America – are very different insects but share demographic characteristics that render them highly vulnerable to available control methods. For both, the main operational problems relate to re-invasion of treated areas and the solution seems to be in very large-scale interventions covering biologically-relevant areas rather than adhering to administrative boundaries. In this lecture we present the underlying rationale, operational background and progress of the various trypanosomiasis vector control initiatives active in both continents.

7.00 p.m.
SCALING-UP MALARIA PREVENTION IN AFRICA
Dr Mark Grabowsky, The Global Fund, Switzerland
The last five years have seen an unprecedented infusion of new technology, new tools, and new funding for malaria prevention and treatment in Africa. The effective use of these resources is limited by the capacity of countries, particularly in Africa, to scale-up at a corresponding rate. In this lecture I will draw upon personal experiences in the provision of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and discuss current trends in malaria control: its successes, innovative approaches and emerging threats. In closing, I will highlight the lessons learnt and their applicability for wider issues concerning child health in Africa.

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