PAMCA Pan-African Mosquito Control Association

#𝖶𝖮𝖱𝖫𝖣𝖬𝖮𝖲𝖰𝖴𝖨𝖳𝖮𝖣𝖠𝖸 𝖬𝖤𝖲𝖲𝖠𝖦𝖤 𝖥𝖱𝖮𝖬 𝖯𝖠𝖬𝖢𝖠 𝖠𝖢𝖳𝖨𝖭𝖦 𝖤𝖷𝖤𝖢𝖴𝖳𝖨𝖵𝖤 𝖣𝖨𝖱𝖤𝖢𝖳𝖮𝖱. “𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼-𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁.” #WorldMosquitoDay is an opportunity to highlight the efforts of stakeholders, government agencies, research institutions, academia, non-governmental organizations, funding institutions, among others, in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. It is also an opportunity to collectively reflect and act against the dangers of pathogen-carrying mosquitoes and their devastating impact on the global health and well-being of our communities. Read more : https://lnkd.in/dCsadFaN #WMD2024 #ZeroMalariaTarget El Hadji Amadou Niang PAMCA Pan-African Mosquito Control Association PAMCA - Women in Vector Control

🌍 Celebrating Women in Vector Control: Champions in the Fight Against Malaria! 💜 Vector control is one of the most critical interventions in the fight to end malaria, and behind its success are dedicated, passionate, and resilient women working tirelessly to make a difference. From research and field operations to policymaking and program implementation, women in vector control are at the forefront of driving innovation, ensuring sustainability, and advancing malaria elimination efforts across Africa and beyond. Today, PAMCA Pan-African Mosquito Control Association celebrates all the incredible women engaged in vector control—your passion, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment are paving the way for a malaria-free world. Your work saves lives, strengthens communities, and inspires future generations of scientists, entomologists, and public health leaders. 💪 To all women in vector control—keep fighting, keep pushing boundaries, and keep inspiring young women to pursue careers in this field. Your expertise, leadership, and determination are crucial to the future of malaria elimination. We encourage aspiring female vector control specialists to take advantage of the Women in Vector Control (WiVC) program at PAMCA—an initiative that provides mentorship, empowerment, and capacity strengthening to help women grow in their careers and become role models for future vector control experts. Let’s continue to empower, uplift, and promote women in this essential field! A huge thank you to all the mentors, PAMCA chapter leaders and members, PAMCA board members, and all stakeholders and collaborative institutions supporting and advancing women in vector control—including CRIDCam, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Ifakara Health Institute, IRSS Burkina Faso/Centre Muraz, CREC-LSHTM Collaborative Research Programme, MRTC-Parasito NIMRTanzania, & many more. Your dedication is shaping the future of malaria elimination! ✨ Let’s continue to invest in, support, and celebrate women in vector control—because their leadership and expertise are essential in achieving a malaria-free world! #WomenInVectorControl #EndMalaria #WomenLead #IWD2025 #PAMCA #VectorControl #Mentorship #GlobalHealth #MalariaElimination #WomenInSTEM

📢 Message from the PAMCA Board Dear PAMCA Members & Stakeholders, Thank you for your participation in the 2024 AGM and for your valuable feedback. Your engagement is essential, and the Board deeply appreciates your support. Please find attached a letter expressing our gratitude and outlining the next steps we are planning in the coming months. We remain fully committed to transparency, strong governance, and the sustainability of PAMCA. We appreciate your continued support and dedication to advancing our shared mission. 📄 Read the full message in the attached letter. Professor Sir Tumani Corrah KBE MRG Corine Karema Martha Osier Baba Sheba Hilary Ranson Dr. Fred Binka 🔗 #PAMCA #Governance #Transparency #Collaboration

🚨 REMINDER: PAMCA 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) – TOMORROW 🚨 Dear PAMCA Members & Stakeholders, This is a reminder that the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of PAMCA Members will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 19th February 2025, from 15:00 to 16:30 EAT. 📌 Meeting Format: Virtual (link to be shared in advance) 📌 Official Notice Sent: 28th January 2025 🔹 Agenda Highlights: ✅ Review of PAMCA’s financial position ✅ Strategic discussions on PAMCA’s sustainability ✅ Summary of forensic audit findings ✅ Addressing recent governance concerns ✅ Open floor for member discussions The PAMCA Board remains the only legally recognised governing body, as per the Kenya Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority. We appreciate your participation in shaping PAMCA’s future and ensuring a strong, transparent, and impactful organisation. 📩 For any inquiries, please contact board.leadership@pamca.org We look forward to your active participation tomorrow! 💡 #PAMCA #AGM #Leadership #Governance #Transparency #PublicHealth

Wishing you and yours many happy holiday memories and a prosperous New Year!

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Applications are still open for the 2025 training course in data analysis for the genomic surveillance of African #malaria vectors 🦟 Visit our website for more info on course modules, key dates, trainee eligibility, and apply: https://lnkd.in/eYFZUYBE PAMCA Pan-African Mosquito Control Association

Today marked a significant moment in my journey as a recipient of the Women in Vector Control Excellence Award—my team and I successfully hosted the very first Women in Vector Control Workshop in Malawi. The workshop’s primary goal was to bring women together to inspire and uplift one another while reinforcing their pivotal roles in the fight against vector-borne diseases. It was a day filled with wisdom, encouragement, and invaluable insights from three extraordinary women who have profoundly influenced my career. ✨ Prof. Hilary Ranson: Delivered a powerful talk emphasizing the importance of networks and their role in advancing our collective efforts in vector control, Three decades of growth and innovation. ✨ Prof. Janelisa Musaya: Shared her personal journey of breaking the glass ceiling, inspiring everyone in the room to pursue their dreams relentlessly and overcome barriers. ✨ Dr. Damaris Matoke: Spoke passionately about the vision of Women in Vector Control (WIVC) and the critical need for gender equality in research, leaving us with a call to action to champion this cause. ✨ Dr. Elizabeth Bandason: Concluded the day with an empowering session, urging us to push to the limit and multiply ourselves—professionally, personally, and in all aspects of our lives. This workshop was not just an event but a platform for growth, empowerment, and collaboration among women committed to making a difference in public health and vector control. I am deeply grateful for the speakers, participants, and my incredible team who made this day possible. Here’s to building stronger networks and creating lasting impact together! 💪🌍 Thank you to PAMCA Pan-African Mosquito Control Association, @pamca_wivc, Yankho Mthindi, Rachael Kamphale, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Hilary Ranson, Janelisa Musaya, and Elizabeth Bandason #WomenInVectorControl #Empowerment #PublicHealth #Leadership #Collaboration

📢 Exciting Opportunity! We are pleased to share with you that our partner at IVCC (Innovative Vector Control Consortium) has launched a call for proposals to advance vector control tools for malaria by addressing the critical gaps in the existing toolbox. While current methods primarily target indoor mosquito behavior, we’re looking for Proof of Concept (PoC) projects that hat target aspects of the mosquito lifecycle beyond indoor feeding and resting. This is a chance for stakeholders across geographies and disciplines to contribute to the malaria fight with fresh ideas and technologies. Apply now or share this with your networks to help us reach a global audience: https://lnkd.in/dE_NGmpj

We are pleased to share with you that PAMCA - Women in Vector Control #Malawi #Chapter is organising it first Annual Conference on the theme "𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀". This conference is scheduled to take place on 29 November 2024 at the Golden Peacock Hotel Blantyre, 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗶. This ground-breaking event will feature expert panels, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to empower women in the field, promote innovative strategies in vector control, and strengthen community health initiatives. See flyer for details. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d4q6k9Yx