Webinar - Oropouche: Entomological Surveillance and Vector Control
In this activity, the current epidemiological situation of Oropouche in the Americas will be presented. Also, the main aspects of entomological surveillance and control of Culicoides paraensis will be discussed and the experience of entomological research during an Oropouche outbreak will be presented, among others.
Date: September 6, 2024.
Time: 02:00 pm - 04:45 pm (Washington DC Time)
This event will include simultaneous interpretation to Spanish and Portuguese
In addition, it will be livestreaming through the PAHO YouTube channel.
Objectives
- Present the current epidemiological situation of Oropouche in the Americas.
- Discuss the main aspects of entomological surveillance and control of Culicoides paraensis.
- Update knowledge about the risk of involvement of new species in the transmission dynamics of Oropouche.
- Present entomological research experience during an Oropouche outbreak
Expected Results
- Provide updated data on the geographic distribution of the disease in the region.
- Detail the entomological surveillance strategies to detect the presence of Culicoides paraensis and the control measures.
- Present information on the relevance of other vector species involved in the transmission of Oropouche.
- Share findings from entomological studies conducted during an outbreak and lessons learned.
Agenda
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
- Presentation of the exhibitors, objectives and expected products of the webinar
Dr. Haroldo Bezerra, PAHO/Washington, DC
- Presentation of the exhibitors, objectives and expected products of the webinar
Dr. Haroldo Bezerra, PAHO/Washington, DC
2:15 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
- Oropouche in the Americas region: current situation
Dr. Andrea Vicari, PAHO/Washington, DC
2:35 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
- Culicoides paraensis: challenges in identification, surveillance and control
Dr. Maria Clara Alves Santarém, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Culicoides paraensis: challenges in identification, surveillance and control
Dr. Maria Clara Alves Santarém, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2:55 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Other potential Oropouche transmitting vectors: risks and available evidence
Dra. Roxanne Connelly/CDC/ Fort Collins, United States
- Other potential Oropouche transmitting vectors: risks and available evidence
Dra. Roxanne Connelly/CDC/ Fort Collins, United States
3:15 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
- Entomological research in an Oropouche transmission scenario: the experience of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil
Dra. Constancia Ayres, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Entomological research in an Oropouche transmission scenario: the experience of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil
Dra. Constancia Ayres, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3:35 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Debate
- Debate
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
- Presentation of the PAHO document: Provisional guidelines for entomological surveillance and prevention measures for Oropouche virus vectors
Dr. Haroldo Bezerra, PAHO/Washington, DC
- Presentation of the PAHO document: Provisional guidelines for entomological surveillance and prevention measures for Oropouche virus vectors
Dr. Haroldo Bezerra, PAHO/Washington, DC
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Final comments
Dr. Luis Gerardo Castellanos, PAHO/Washington, DC
- Final comments
Dr. Luis Gerardo Castellanos, PAHO/Washington, DC