The Conference

Vector borne diseases (VBDs) have not only adversely affected the health of the people but also impeded overall socioeconomic development. Some of these diseases are fatal if not treated, while others cause morbidity and few diseases can even leave patients disfigured and disabled. Eighty percent of world’s population is at risk of one or more VBDs. These diseases account for 17% of the estimated global burden of all infectious diseases. Over 700,000 deaths are caused by VBDs. The National Academy of 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. The 15^th Conference in the series on “Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases” (VBDCON-15) was organized jointly by the Goa University, National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) Field Unit, Goa and National Academy of Vector Borne Diseases (NAVBD) from 15^th to 17^th February, 2023 at Goa. The 16^th conference scheduled to be held from 17^th to 19^th February, 2025 will be organized jointly Ravenshaw University, Cuttack and National Academy of Vector Borne Diseases (NAVBD) at Seven Pillars of Wisdome (Ravenshaw University Convention Centre). The 16^th Conference will cover all aspects, from basic to applied and operational aspects of vector-borne diseases with a special focus on VBDs targeted for elimination. The main theme of the conference is “Vector Borne Diseases: Innovation to Impact”. The conference will provide a platform for students, academics, scientists, professionals from pharmaceuticals to industries and above all, the community to join hands in the fight against the scourge of vector-borne diseases.