International health · 2026
Empowering the next generation: the END Fund's Field Entomology Mentorship Program.
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Heggen Anne, Ayisi Franklin, Mahamat Adoum, Surakat Olabanji, Koala Lassane, Atekem Kareen, Elaagip Arwa, Gatawa Eve, Leff Sashi, Albrieux Pierre, Mackenzie Charles D, Tallant Jamie, Boakye Daniel A
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: The END Fund's Field Entomology Mentorship Program addresses a critical gap in trained entomologists supporting onchocerciasis elimination in Africa. Unlike conventional training, this hands-on mentorship equips early to mid-career entomologists with technical expertise in critical onchocerciasis blackfly surveillance activities.
METHODS: The 3-y program follows a phased approach, gradually increasing mentees' independence while ensuring strong mentorship.
RESULTS: In its inaugural year, six mentees engaged in field activities across multiple countries, contributing to the development of elimination strategies, onchocerciasis surveillance and research projects. Mentees highlight the program's transformative impact, fostering leadership, collaboration and strategic problem-solving. Their experiences with their mentors have strengthened national program capacity and the program is building a network of skilled experts dedicated to disease elimination.
CONCLUSIONS: As the program evolves, mentees will take on more independent roles, ensuring sustainable expertise at the country level. This initiative underscores the importance of investing in local entomological capacity to accelerate onchocerciasis elimination efforts across Africa and other endemic countries.
METHODS: The 3-y program follows a phased approach, gradually increasing mentees' independence while ensuring strong mentorship.
RESULTS: In its inaugural year, six mentees engaged in field activities across multiple countries, contributing to the development of elimination strategies, onchocerciasis surveillance and research projects. Mentees highlight the program's transformative impact, fostering leadership, collaboration and strategic problem-solving. Their experiences with their mentors have strengthened national program capacity and the program is building a network of skilled experts dedicated to disease elimination.
CONCLUSIONS: As the program evolves, mentees will take on more independent roles, ensuring sustainable expertise at the country level. This initiative underscores the importance of investing in local entomological capacity to accelerate onchocerciasis elimination efforts across Africa and other endemic countries.