The organizing committees of the West African Aedes Surveillance Network (WAASUN) and Instituto Nacional de Saúde Pública (INSP Cabo Verde) are pleased to announce the successful selection of participants following the abstract submission process for the upcoming International Conference on Arboviruses, scheduled to take place from 17th to 19th June 2026 in Cabo Verde.
The conference, which brings together researchers, scientists, public health professionals, policymakers, and students from across Africa and beyond, seeks to advance collaborative research and innovative strategies in the fight against arboviral diseases. With the increasing global concern surrounding diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, Zika, and other vector-borne infections, this conference serves as an important platform for knowledge exchange and scientific networking.
Following a highly competitive and rigorous review process, several outstanding abstracts were selected based on originality, scientific relevance, innovation, and contribution to public health research. The selected participants represent a diverse range of institutions, disciplines, and countries, highlighting the growing commitment toward strengthening arbovirus surveillance, prevention, diagnostics, and control across the continent.
Selected Abstract Presentations
Molecular and Genomic Approach
- Genetic diversity of dengue virus serotypes circulating among Aedes mosquitoes in selected regions of North-Eastern Nigeria – Nigeria
Presenter: Ibrahim Isa (Oral) - Tick Infestation and Risk of Zoonotic Tick-borne Pathogen Transmission in Selected Abattoirs within the Ashanti Region of Ghana – Ghana
Presenter: Millie-Cindy Aba Aude Koffi (Poster) - Assessing the burden of dengue virus infection in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – South Africa
Presenter: Sipholazi Silangwa (Oral) - Dengue virus serotypes detection in blood samples collected from May–September 2024 in Togo – Togo
Presenter: Koffi M. Hadji-Dabla (Poster) - Pyrethroid resistance in Aedes aegypti from Abidjan: Role of kdr mutations – Ivory Coast
Presenter: N’tayé Claver Adjobi (Oral) - Fevers versus malaria, arboviral prevalence among patients in hospitals of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 2023–2024 – Ivory Coast
Presenter: Aurélien Tapé (Poster) - Aedes aegypti population dynamics and arbovirus transmission risks driven by social and climatic factors in the semi-arid region of Bou… – Kenya
Presenter: David P. Thouassi (Oral)
Climate Change and Vector Ecology
- Effect of anthropogenic changes on mosquitoes, potential vectors of arboviruses, at three urban parks of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Ivory Coast
Presenter: Zonzéréké Coulibaly (Oral) - Aedes mosquito distribution along the gradient forest, rural and urban area – Benin
Presenter: Napo ALI (Oral) - Seasonal dynamics of Aedes aegypti and epidemic risk of dengue and yellow fever in urban and peri-urban areas of epidemic hotspots – Ivory Coast
Presenter: Yasmine Bire (Poster) - Horizontal and vertical distribution of Aedes albopictus in urban forest relics of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: potential for arbovirus transmission – Ivory Coast
Presenter: Julien Z.B. Zahouli (Oral) - Aedes aegypti population dynamics and arbovirus transmission risks driven by social and climatic factors in the semi-arid region of Bou… – Ivory Coast
Presenter: Jean D. K. Dibo (Oral) - Patterns and determinants of host-seeking behaviour in Aedes aegypti from Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso
Presenter: Hyacinthe Koblé TOE (Poster)
Integrated Vector Management
- Physical and chemical characteristics of Aedes larval habitats in Metema District, Northwest, Ethiopia – Ethiopia
Presenter: Wondmeneh Jembere (Oral) - Larvicidal activity of plant extracts against Aedes aegypti in Praia, Cabo Verde – Cabo Verde
Presenter: Carine Some Cruz (Oral) - Combating a massive Dengue Fever outbreak in Nigeria: Disease burden, Entomological Insights and Response Strategies – Nigeria
Presenter: Festus Dogunro (Oral) - Insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti across sub-Saharan Africa: An overview and perspectives for effective arbovirus control – Niger
Presenter: Maiga A.A.M. (Poster) - Arbovirus surveillance, vector ecology and community risk factors in yellow fever-affected communities in Nigeria – Nigeria
Presenter: Udoka C. Nwangwu (Oral) - New dual-effect insecticide coatings for oviposition-site targeting in Aedes control interventions – Spain-Algeria
Presenter: — (Oral)
Innovation in Aedes Surveillance
- Water and sanitation conditions affect the infestation of Aedes aegypti, the dengue vector, in Praia, Cabo Verde – Cabo Verde
Presenter: Lara Ferrero Gómez (Poster) - Survival and emergence rates of Aedes aegypti reared under uncertain conditions from natural populations collected in two urban neigh… – Benin
Presenter: Kpego Yvette BADOU (Poster) - Integrated Morphological and Molecular Surveillance of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus for Vectorial Intelligence and Risk Mapping – Nigeria
Presenter: Bamidele Adetunji (Oral) - Long-Lasting Control of Aedes aegypti Using Microencapsulated Insecticidal Paint – Nigeria
Presenter: Abiodun Denloye (Oral) - Mitigating the risk of yellow fever and other arboviral diseases outbreak with locally available botanical intervention against Aedes aegypti – Nigeria
Presenter: Abiodun Denloye (Oral) - Spread of Aedes albopictus and co-occurrence with Aedes aegypti in a university environment in Côte d’Ivoire: implications for arboviruses – Ivory Coast
Presenter: Coulibaly Zanakougo Ibrahima (Poster) - Characterization of the physicochemical parameters of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) breeding sites in the Grand Lomé health district – Togo
Presenter: Kossivi Inès Akagankou (Poster)
The organizers commend all applicants for their remarkable efforts and the quality of submissions received. The enthusiasm and dedication demonstrated by researchers and young scientists continue to inspire collective action toward addressing emerging and re-emerging arboviral threats.
Selected participants will have the opportunity to:
- Present their research findings during oral and poster sessions
- Engage with leading experts and global health stakeholders
- Participate in panel discussions and scientific workshops
- Build valuable international collaborations and networks
WAASUN and INSP Cabo Verde remain committed to fostering scientific excellence, regional partnerships, and impactful research initiatives that contribute to global health security and sustainable development.
Further details regarding presentation schedules, conference registration, accommodation, and travel logistics will be communicated directly to all selected participants in the coming weeks.
The organizing committee congratulates all selected abstract presenters and looks forward to welcoming participants to Cabo Verde for what promises to be an insightful and transformative conference experience.
