Introduction
Dengue Fever: An Alarming Global Increase
Recent studies from the World Health Organization indicate an alarming increase in dengue fever rates worldwide over recent decades. The number of cases reported to the organization rose from 505,430 in 2000 to 5.2 million cases in 2019. Despite this, most dengue fever cases are asymptomatic and self-treated, and therefore many cases go unreported.
More than 80 countries
The year 2023 recorded the highest number of dengue fever cases, affecting more than 80 countries.
6.5 million cases
Since the beginning of 2023, continuous transmission of the infection, alongside an unexpected and sudden increase in dengue cases.
7,300 deaths
an unexpected increase in dengue cases, has led to a historic rise in cases, exceeding 6.5 million, with 7,300 deaths.
Annual estimates of infection and symptomatic cases
The year 2023 recorded the highest number of dengue fever cases, affecting more than 80 countries. Since the beginning of 2023, continuous transmission of the infection, alongside an unexpected and sudden increase in dengue cases, has led to a historic rise in cases, exceeding 6.5 million, with 7,300 deaths.
One estimate based on modeling indicates that there are 390 million dengue virus infections annually, with 96 million of these presenting with clear clinical symptoms. Another study estimates that 3.9 billion people are at risk of dengue virus infections.
Dengue fever prevalence rates
The organization confirms in its reports that the disease has become endemic in more than 100 countries across the African Region, the Americas, the Eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific, with dengue fever spreading to new areas in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and South America.
Sultanate of Oman’s success, along with several other countries, in curbing the spread of dengue fever – Musca Municipality
About The Conference
Muscat Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, is organizing the International Conference on Dengue Fever Vector Control in Oman for the first time on October 29, 2024, at the JW Marriott Muscat, Madinat Al Irfan – Grand Ballroom. The conference will be accompanied by an exhibition for companies active in the field of pest control, followed by a special workshop to discuss recommendations at the Muscat Municipality building on October 30, 2024.
The conference will feature participation from a group of countries, including the GCC countries, the Kingdom of Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore, the Republic of Indonesia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, along with the host country, the Sultanate of Oman. Attendees will discuss the latest studies related to pest control, specifically the “Aedes mosquito” that transmits dengue fever. The participating delegations will also present their countries’ experiences in combating this pest with the aim of sharing knowledge and expertise to derive best practices and formulate a list of recommendations for the participating countries.
Event Date
29 – 30 October 2024
Event Timing
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Participants
150 – 180 Municipality
Location
JW Marriott Muscat, Madinat Al Irfan
Conference Goals
The International Conference on Disease Vector Control aims to share knowledge and experiences among participating countries to achieve the best international standards and practices in controlling disease vectors, specifically the Aedes mosquito responsible for dengue fever.
Exchange of experiences and successful stories in managing dengue fever.
Development of national capacities for vector control.
Strengthening effective approaches to vector control.
Discussion of technological advancements in the field.
Establishing the concept of Integrated Vector Management (IVM).
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Inspiring
Speakers
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Participating
Countries
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Working
Papers
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Exhibitors latest solutions
Conference Programme
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Speakers Sessions, Discussion Panels and Opening Ceremony
Speakers
International speakers from the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other prominent health organizations.
Dr. Lamya Hussain Al Balushi
Director of Disease Surveillance and Control - Directorate General of Health Services of Muscat governorate
Dr. Sanjay Basu
Oxitec’s Molecular Biology Team Lead, responsible for the molecular biology lab within the R&D division
Dr. Thamra Said Al Ghafri
Senior Consultant Public health Director general of health services -Muscat Ministry of health Oman
Mazin bin Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mamari
Head of Pest Control and Monitoring Department, General Directorate of Health Affairs, Muscat Municipality
Dr. Raman Velayudhan
Unit Head Veterinary Public Health, Vector Control and Environment unit (VVE) Global Program for control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (UCN/NTD) World Health Organization, Geneva
Roberto Barrera, Ph.D.
Entomology and Ecology Team Lead, Dengue Branch, DBVD, NCEZID. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dr. Samira Mohammed Al-Eryani
Technical Officer (Medical Entomologist) Malaria and Vector Control (MVC) UHC/Communicable Diseases WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr. Adil Al-Wahaibi
an experienced epidemiologist with a PhD in Epidemiology and extensive expertise in public health, disease surveillance, and occupational medicine
Eng. Mohamed Mahmood Al Marzooqi
A Department Manager with more than 24 years of hands-on experience in environmental services, public health pest control, and municipal and government affairs
Hanan Hamood Al-Zakwani
Head of Pesticide Management at Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources
Dr. Alia Zayed
Professor of Insect Control and NAMRU EAC entomology Consultant
Eddie Tay Cher Soon
Assistant Director (Marketing Communications Department), 3P Network Division, National Environment Agency of Singapore
Raja Redha Alsaloom
Chief of Environmental Health - Expert Medical Entomologist - Public Health Directorate - Ministry of Health - Kingdom of Bahrain
Bekti Andari
MA Project Manager, World Mosquito Program
Dr. Susanta Kumar Ghosh
Resource Person (External Support) `{`Advisor`}` on Dengue, Government of Karnataka, India Former Scientist `G’ and Head, ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Bangalore, India
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EXHIBITORS
Muscat Municipality
Ministry of Health
World Health Organization
Al Rayan General Services
Russel Integrated Pest Management
International Insecticides- Bin Omeir
Al Ariq Equipment
Agricultural Materials Company
Sur Overseas
PARTNERS
Al Rayan General Services
Golden
Russel Integrated Pest Management
Golden
International Insecticides- Bin Omeir
Silver
Agricultural Materials Company
Bronze
Aspire
Bronze
Talal Al Akhzami International
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Oman Company
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