Hosted by the West African Aedes Surveillance Network (WAASuN)
Praia, Cabo Verde
The West African Aedes Surveillance Network (WAASuN) is pleased to announce a Call for Abstracts for its upcoming International Conference on Arboviruses, to be held in the vibrant city of Praia, Cabo Verde.
Under the compelling theme:
“Strengthening Aedes Surveillance in a Changing Climate: Innovations, Intelligence, and Integrated Action”
the conference will convene researchers, public health practitioners, policymakers, entomologists, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, climate experts, and community stakeholders from across the globe to address one of the most urgent vector-borne disease challenges of our time.
As climate change, rapid urbanisation, and increasing global mobility reshape the epidemiology of arboviral diseases, strengthening Aedes surveillance systems has never been more critical. This conference provides a platform to share cutting-edge research, innovative tools, operational experiences, and policy-relevant insights that can drive coordinated regional and global responses.
📌 Thematic Areas for Abstract Submission
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts aligned with the following sub-themes:
1. Innovations in Aedes Surveillance
- Novel trap technologies
- Remote sensing applications
- Artificial intelligence and predictive modelling
- Digital monitoring and smart surveillance tools
2. Molecular and Genomic Approaches
- Arbovirus detection and characterization
- Insecticide resistance genomics
- High-throughput and point-of-care diagnostics
3. Climate Change and Vector Ecology
- Effects of temperature and rainfall patterns
- Urbanisation and habitat shifts
- Predictive ecological modelling
- Changing transmission dynamics
4. Integrated Vector Management and Policy Translation
- Evidence-based interventions
- Operational vector control strategies
- Surveillance-to-policy frameworks
- Regional and cross-border collaboration
5. Capacity Building and Community Engagement
- Workforce training and mentorship
- Public awareness strategies
- Citizen science initiatives
- Behavioural insights for sustainable vector control
Why Participate?
- Engage with leading experts in arbovirology and vector surveillance
- Showcase innovative research and operational breakthroughs
- Foster cross-country collaboration within West Africa and beyond
- Contribute to shaping regional and global surveillance strategies
The WAASuN International Conference promises to be a dynamic forum for scientific exchange, networking, and actionable solutions to combat arboviral diseases in a rapidly changing climate.
Submit Your Abstract
Researchers and practitioners are invited to contribute to this important scientific gathering. Visit the WAASuN website to submit your abstract or Submit your abstract by clicking on the link below:
Submission Deadline: March 7, 2026
All abstracts must be submitted on or before this date. Early submission is strongly encouraged. Join WAASuN in advancing science, strengthening surveillance systems, and shaping the future of arbovirus control in a changing climate.
For inquiries and submission guidelines, please visit the official WAASuN website – www.waasun.org/
