March 10, 2025 (San Juan, Puerto Rico) – From February 24-28, 2025, vector control specialists from across the U.S. tropical islands gathered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the Tropical Islands Training and Evaluation Center (TITEC) Vector Training. Hosted by PIHOA, PRVCU, and PacVec, the training focused on mosquito surveillance, insecticide resistance, and innovative control methods to combat mosquito-borne diseases.
“The training updated my skills on traps and control equipment, which I can now bring back to my state and share with other stakeholders.” – Mr. Wilson Mackwelung, Kosrae Vector Control Specialist
This successful training was made possible through funding from the CDC and PacVec. PIHOA remains committed to increasing training opportunities and advancing research in vector control technologies to protect island communities.
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