Get ready to act where public health needs you most.
In a world where zoonotic diseases are emerging and re-emerging with intensity, preparation is not optional—it is essential. That is why the prestigious Pedro Kourí Institute of Tropical Medicine (IPK) and the University of Medical Sciences of Havana invite you to join the 2nd International Course on Integrated Vector Control in the Context of Emerging and Re-emerging Zoonotic Diseases.
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for professionals committed to public health, including:
- Biologists
- Entomologists
- Epidemiologists
- Sociologists
- Health administrators
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Vector control program managers
… and all those interested in strengthening their skills in integrated vector management to meet global health challenges.
Because vector control is one of the first lines of defense against diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. This course will provide you with up-to-date tools, strategic insight, and shared experiences in a high-level academic and scientific environment.
Course structure:
- Total duration: 120 hours
- Academic credits: 4
- Language: Spanish
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Modality: Blended (in-person and virtual)
- In-person week: August 18–22, 2025, at IPK facilities, Havana
- Online weeks: August 25–29 and September 1–5, 2025, via virtual platforms
Dr. María del Carmen Marquetti Fernández
Bachelor of Biological Sciences, PhD in Health Sciences
Full Professor and Senior Researcher at IPK
Email: marquetti@ipk.sld.cu | docencia@ipk.sld.cu
Information and registration:
For more information or to complete your enrollment, please contact: eventos@smcsalud.cuRegister now and turn your knowledge into action.
Because when the threat is real, knowledge makes the difference.
By: MSc. Dr. Patricia Alonso Galbán
Marketing and Communication Specialist, CSMC, S.A.