PUBLIC HEALTH ENTOMOLOGY
Entomology at IHRDC currently focuses upon mosquitoes and Anopheles vectors of malaria in particular. Entomology has a long tradition at Ifakara and the Kilombero Valley is one of the best characterized malaria transmission systems in Africa. 1-24 The unit undertakes entomological research relevant to the public health priorities of IHRDC 25, Tanzania 26 and other malaria-afflicted African nations 27. Here we outline the goal, objectives and strategies of the research and training program undertaken by the Public Health Entomology Unit at Ifakara and the team members who undertake them.

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Goal The long term goal of the unit is to develop, evaluate and promote the delivery of malaria vector control interventions and complementary methodological tools that are affordable and effective in African settings.
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	Recent Development