Strengthened surveillance for vector-borne zoonotic and livestock diseases in Papua New Guinea. (Old ID 27871)

CSIRO
Stephan Karl
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

This proposed research will consolidate and build on previous research and pilot surveillance conducted on zoonotic arboviruses in PNG (SRA LS/2018/213) and will aim to continue and expand a One Health surveillance approach for Japanese encephalitis and zoonotic arboviruses in PNG. The overall objective of the project will be to combine mosquito, sentinel animal and human surveillance for JE and other zoonotic arboviruses to continue to build and consolidate capacity and expertise in this area, through a holistic, One Health approach.

Date

28 Nov 2022 - 30 Jun 2023

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Japanese Encephalitis;Zoonotic;Papua New Guinea;Vector surveillance;arbovirus;agriculture

Funding Body

CSIRO

Amount

22510

Project Team

Paul Horwood;Melanie Koinari