Rift Valley Fever in East Africa: Three Frontiers, One Purpose

Explore a captivating plenary presentation from the International Congress of Entomology (ICE) 2016, featuring Dr. Baldwyn Torto, an esteemed organic chemist and principal scientist at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi, Kenya. Delve into the topic "Rift Valley Fever in East Africa: Three frontiers, one purpose" as Dr. Torto, a fellow of the African Academy of Sciences, shares his extensive 25-year research experience on insects impacting food security, human health, biodiversity, and environmental research in Africa. Gain insights into his work on conserving honey bee diversity for ecosystem services and developing improved management tools against vector-borne emerging infectious diseases. Discover how Dr. Torto's research aligns with the vision of Professor Thomas R. Odhiambo, ICIPE's founding director, in using scientific research to empower Africa to control its destiny. This 55-minute presentation offers a unique opportunity to learn from a distinguished scientist who has delivered lectures at various international conferences and is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of rural and urban poor in Africa through insect research.