PreVBD Profile

PreVBD

Predicting vector-borne disease epidemics: Dissemination of risk forecasting using District Health Information Software2 in Tanzania (Acronym: PreVBD)

Project Duration: (2020-2025).

Funder: Danida

Prof. Reginald Kavishe - PI

About the Project

To investigate malaria and arboviral-vector distribution, abundance, and disease transmission across different socio-ecological strata and geospatial settings of Unguja and Tanga, Tanzania.

  1. To determine spatial-temporal vector distribution in Unguja and Tanga
  2. To evaluate spatial-temporal infection of Anopheles and Aedes by Plasmodium species and arboviruses in Unguja and Tanga region.
  3. To determine spatial-temporal human exposure to Anopheles and Aedes bites (IgG to gSG6-P1 and N-term 34kDa, respectively) during the dry and rainy season in Unguja and Tanga region
  4. To assess spatial-temporal human exposure to pathogens (malaria and arboviral diseases).