Projects
ATRAP II Action Towards Reducing Aquatic snail-borne Parasitic diseases
Vector-borne diseases are a major global public health burden, affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide. Malaria and schistosomiasis are the main causes of morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. In line with the WHO recommendations, the foundation of this project is based on enhancing capacity and increasing research and innovation for evidence-based interventions at the community level. We want to develop and co-create alternative pre-vention strategies with the communities and other stakeholders to reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases in Uganda and DRC. These include innovative parasite and vector diagnostic techniques to monitor infection directly in the field, eco-friendly snail control methods using plant-based mollusciciding, and lake water treatment using constructed wetland. In addition, community mobilisation through ‘citizen social science’ and inclusive health communication in schools will be carried out to maximize the success and sustainability of these interventions
Principal investigator:
Dates:
2024 2028Museum staff:
External collaborators:
Dr. Casim Umba Tolo (MUST)Prof Viola Nyakato (MUST)
Prof Grace Kagoro (MUST)
Prof Ronald Twonyirwe (MUST)
Dr. Joule Madinga (INRB, UNIKIN)
Prof. Patrick Mitashi (UNIKIN)
Prof Katja Polman (ITG)