Outcome of capacity building intervention for malaria vector surveillance, control and research in Nigerian higher institutions.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Despite the availability of effective malaria vector control intervention tools, implementation of control programmes in Nigeria is challenged by inadequate entomological surveillance data. This study was designed to assess and build the existing capacity for malaria vector surveillance, control and research (MVSC&R) in Nigerian institutions. METHODS:Application call to select qualified candidates for the capacity building (CB) intervention training programme was advertised in a widely read newspaper and online platforms of national and international professional bodies. Two trainings were organized to train selected applicants on field activities, laboratory tools and techniques relevant to malaria vector surveillance and control research. A semi-structured questionnaire was ad

SUBMITTER: Oduola AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5952629 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature