This is the 3rd edition of this series of meeting organized once every year around World Malaria Day. Hosted by the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Douala, and sponsored by various organisations.
During this event, experts in various disciplines (entomology, botany, chemistry, biochemistry, phytochemistry, parasitology etc.) meet, present papers, and discuss issues and trends pertaining to the control, the prevention and the treatment of malaria, with a focus on the vector control. At the end of these scientific discussions, recommendations are made for a certain course of action.
The event is articulated in 3 parts:
April 19th, 2023 (Wednesday): FMPS, University of Douala 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Various presentations, both oral and poster-based, opened for discussion to answer various questions. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the scientific advances in the fight against malaria and discover new technologies and the applications thereof, used in malaria vector control. This is also a great networking opportunity.
April 21st, 2023 (Friday): SELECTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY. An awareness campaign in a primary school located in Massoumbou PK21, Yabassi, Nkam.
April 23rd, 2023 (Sunday): SELECTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Another awareness campaign targeting a larger population, namely residents of Nyalla, a nieghbourhood in Douala.
