Objectives

To establish an operational model to control dengue in Sri Lanka using multiple vector control intervention measures, new product development, community engagement and optimal use of existing technologies and tools.

To determine environmental friendly and efficient vector control strategies including novel control agents/devices in controlling dengue vector mosquitoes.
To develop a rapid, highly sensitive and user friendly novel diagnostic kit using biotechnology and nanotechnology for the detection of dengue virus during at the acute stage of infection.
To identify social, cultural, economic, ecological and biological factors associated with transmission of dengue in order to develop prevention and control strategies.
To improve the knowledge base regarding transmission of dengue among stakeholders and the general public in high risk areas in order to build capacity in the community.
To develop a model of for environmental management and community mobilization for control of dengue.
To develop a GIS-based prediction model for prediction of dengue outbreaks.

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