Academy of Public Health Entomology

Empowering future leaders on vector-borne disease surveillance and control

The Academy of Public Health Entomology was established in 2019 under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958. The Academy work with professionals, academia, researchers, vector-borne disease control programmes and other stakeholders to build and strengthen technical capacity and share science-based knowledge for control of vectors of disease and household pests with the aim to eliminate major vector-borne diseases.

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.