Courses

This course introduces participants to the EFSA–ECDC–GBIF collaboration for One Health vector surveillance, highlighting the open-access VectorNet Data Portal and the harmonised data entry tool. Participants will learn how to access validated vector distribution data, submit their own surveillance data using the Darwin Core standard, and understand the benefits of open data publication for visibility, reuse, and citation credit. The course includes a live demonstration of the data entry tool, providing practical guidance for entomologists and public health professionals across the EU and neighbouring countries.

Duration: 1 hour

Audience:

The webinar is primarily intended for experts involved in vector surveillance and data management across the EU and neighbouring countries. This includes:

·       Members of the One-Health VectorNet Entomology Network (OHVEN), encompassing ECDC’s Operational Contact Points (OCPs) for entomology and EFSA’s Network on Veterinary Entomology (NVE);

·       Beneficiaries of the EU4Health Direct Grant (CP-g-22-04.01) implementing vector surveillance under a One-Health approach;

·       Public health, veterinary, and environmental authorities responsible for collecting or reporting vector data;

·       Entomologists, epidemiologists, and data scientists involved in vector-borne disease monitoring and research;

·       Data managers and IT specialists supporting the integration of national vector surveillance data with European platforms.

 

Objectives:  After completing this course, you will be able to:

Participation:  This webinar is open for public enrolment.