From 18th – 22nd November, 19 participants from 15 countries joined the 1st European workshop on for insecticide resistance testing and management in invasive mosquitoes, Montpellier France. On the first day, participants were welcomed by IRD’s MIVEGEC Director, Dr. Frederic Simard, and the workshop organiser and leader, Dr. Vincent Corbel, who provided an overview of the workshop and logistics. Dr. Lauren Carrington, representing the WHO/NTD/VEM unit, presented opening remarks in the global importance of monitoring insecticide resistance, as new mosquito vectors were expanding their geographical footprint within Europe.

The aim of the workshop was to strengthen capacity of European countries at risk of mosquito-borne diseases to conduct appropriate surveillance of insecticide resistance, and monitoring and evaluation of control activities. This included building sufficient participant knowledge in both theoretical and practical aspects, to be able to make informed, effective decisions for vector control activities and insecticide resistance monitoring and management.

Please read the report to find all information related to the scientific program and objectives 

If you have any questions, please contact the organization committee at winprojectoffice@ird.fr