
Strengthening Health Systems for a New Era in Vector‑Borne Diseases
ISNTD Bites
23 April 2026
Online conference
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Introduction
ISNTD Bites is the annual meeting by ISNTD on vector control and vector-borne neglected and tropical diseases.
This year, against the backdrop of unprecedented outbreaks of vector-borne neglected tropical diseases in historic and new regions, ISNTD Bites will focus on innovations and future needs in vector control, in context of global health as well as broader challenges such as climate change and healthcare financing.
Presentations & panel discussions will run throughout the day. Please contact comparetm@isntd.org for further details including speaking & attending.
Draft Programme
Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Time: 8:30 - 16:15 UTC
Venue: Online (connection details to follow)
Topics covered:
Updates in research and data on vector-borne neglected and tropical diseases
The growing arboviral threat
Global travellers, shifting vectors: rethinking travel health through the lens of neglected tropical diseases
Urbanisation & vector-borne diseases
The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases
