The National Academy of Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases in India: two decades of progress

The National Academy of Vector Borne Diseases (NAVBD) was founded at Bhubaneswar in 1994, by Dr AP Dash, along with 15 like-minded scientists from all over India. NAVBD is a non-profit academic organization in India, dedicated to advancing and promoting knowledge on vectors and vector-borne diseases...

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Published in:WHO South-East Asia journal of public health 2014-01, Vol.3 (1), p.113-116
Main Authors: Valecha, Neena, Ranjit, M R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The National Academy of Vector Borne Diseases (NAVBD) was founded at Bhubaneswar in 1994, by Dr AP Dash, along with 15 like-minded scientists from all over India. NAVBD is a non-profit academic organization in India, dedicated to advancing and promoting knowledge on vectors and vector-borne diseases, and encouraging scientists and members of the academy to conduct research on vectors and vector-borne diseases. NAVBD convenes national and international seminars, symposia and workshops to exchange knowledge on recent advances in the field of vectors and vector-borne diseases and raise public awareness. Plans are under way to expand the Academy's activities to the rest of the South-East Asia Region.
ISSN:2304-5272
DOI:10.4103/2224-3151.206876