Weaponizing Communities Against Dengue Vectors

Transferring critical knowledge and DIY ovitrap technology to the COMBI team at Jalan Ciku, Taman Kota Masai to enhance mosquito surveillance and disease control.

Lead: Professor Dr. Sazaly Abu Bakar
Centre: Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Center (TIDREC)

12 Project Months

30 Community Leaders

7.78 Avg Post-Test Score

100% Success Rate

The Objective

To train target community leaders in the prevention and control of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. The workshop focused on mosquito biology, ecology, and hands-on skills such as DIY ovitrap making and mosquito identification using stereo-microscopes.

The Strategic Impact

By equipping the COMBI team—one of the most active in Malaysia—with innovative surveillance tools, the project ensures long-term sustainability through peer-to-peer knowledge dissemination within the national COMBI network.

Project Outcomes & Achievements

DIY Ovitrap Technology 78% of participants successfully built and understood the concept of the DIY ovitrap during the workshop.

Knowledge Transfer Educational module covering mosquito biology, identification, and ecology delivered to community leaders.

Stakeholder Engagement Collaboration between TIDREC, Majlis Perbandaran Pasir Gudang, and the Ministry of Health.

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Knowledge Improvement Participants' average knowledge scores improved from 4.35 (pre-test) to 7.78 (post-test).

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Attitude Shift 100% of participants reported a positive influence on their attitude toward vector-borne diseases.

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Practice Integration 100% of participants agreed the workshop improved their mosquito surveillance practices.

Media & Evidence

Global Goal Alignment

This research impact directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goals to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.