AIRID - African Institute for Research in Infectious Diseases

13/02/2026

🌍 AIRID at VCWG 21 – Nairobi, Kenya

We are pleased to announce that the African Institute for Research in Infectious Diseases (AIRID) will participate as an exhibitor at the 21st Annual Vector Control Working Group (VCWG) Workshop, organized by the RBM Partnership to End Malaria.

📅 3–5 March 2026
📍 Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi, Kenya

VCWG 21 will bring together global experts to discuss innovations and challenges in malaria vector control.

We look forward to engaging with partners and stakeholders in all aspects of malaria vector control research

🔗 Registration and more information:
https://www.globalmalariaevents.org/event/VCWG-21/summary

Our website : https://airid-africa.com/public/



Corine Ngufor

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 | As we step into 2026, we extend our warmest wishes to our partners, collaborators, funders, and colleagues around the world.




Corine Ngufor

31/12/2025

2025 at CREC/LSHTM: a year of growth, partnerships, and impact

We are pleased to share a snapshot of key achievements from 2025, highlighting major milestones in infrastructure, research, partnerships, and capacity strengthening at CREC/LSHTM.

From the relocation to a modern, fully equipped research facility, to strengthened collaborations with global partners, scientific publications, PhD and MSc training, and impactful field and policy-relevant work, this year reflects our continued commitment to excellence in vector control and public health research.

📄 Please find attached a short document summarising these achievements on this link

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/crec-lshtm-2019_creclshtm-highlights-for-2025-activity-7412087437834862595-NPPq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC358aQBCupBIaNliVlTr0WEgAzUffhb6lo

We thank our partners, funders, and team members for their continued trust and collaboration.
We are undergoing significant transitions within our team, and further updates will be shared in 2026





Corine Ngufor

25/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from us🎄

As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to our colleagues, partners, collaborators, and wider community.

Thank you for your continued commitment, collaboration, and shared dedication to advancing research, knowledge, and impact throughout the year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season, with time to rest, reflect, and reconnect. We look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead.






Corine Ngufor

16/12/2025

✨ What a year 2025 has been for CREC/LSHTM! ✨

This year has been exceptionally rich and dynamic, marked by strong momentum across scientific research, innovation, partnerships, team growth, and real-world impact.

And this is only the beginning of the story.
👉 Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing—step by step—the key achievements that shaped our 2025.

📌 Stay connected. More to come.




Corine Ngufor

16/09/2025

On this International Day of Science, we celebrate the impact of our research in improving lives and protecting health.
Our dedicated team at our GLP certified laboratory is driving progress through rigorous testing and innovation, helping to advance safer and more effective vector control tools.
We thank our valued partners for their collaboration and support. Together, we show how science, teamwork, and commitment can shape a healthier future for all.

Corine Ngufor

01/09/2025

We were delighted to host Agbatan Fiacre Luc KOUDERIN from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - AIMS Rwanda for his Master's research project in Malaria Modeling.
Supervised by Dr. Clara Champagne (Swiss TPH) and Dr. Corine Ngufor, Luc developed an innovative effectiveness cascade model for ITNs in Benin providing insights to help guide procurement strategies for NMCPs.
Wishing him the very best as he completes his Master's and continues to make an impact in the field of epidemiological modeling and global health!

31/07/2025

We were delighted to host Anna Souchet from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London (LSHTM) for her MSc summer research project in Medical Parasitology and Entomology, under the supervision of Dr. Corine Ngufor.

Anna’s project focused on the impact of pyrethroid resistance on the efficacy of transfluthrin-based spatial repellents, providing critical insights for the future deployment of this promising tool in malaria vector control.

Wishing her continued success as she completes her MSc and advances in global health research!

14/07/2025

We're : Research Assistants & Technicians

Join our team on an exciting new research project!
We're looking for motivated Research Assistants and Technicians in medical entomology to support our work in a new vector control research project.

📍 Location : Zogbodomey and/or Bassila (Benin)
🕒 Deadline to apply : 23rd July 2025
📄 Duration of the contract : 4 months
🕒 Start Date: Early August 2025

For details on roles, requirements, and how to apply, please refer to the document linked below.

https://www.crec-lshtm.org/index.php/data/vacances

Dr Manfred Accrombessi MD, PhD in Epidemiology, Research Fellow in Epidemiology, Trial manager of New Nets project Professor Martin AKOGBETO Medical Entomology Local PI of the UNITAID Randomised control trial

10/07/2025

New Team Member Alert!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kouagou Ludovic N'TCHA to our team as Medical Socio-Anthropologist.

Dr. N’TCHA will lead work on the social and cultural dimensions of vector-borne disease prevention and control in Benin, with a focus on qualitative research and community engagement. He’ll support study design and contribute to reports, guidance notes, and scientific publications — under the leadership of Prof. Corine Ngufor

His expertise is a valuable addition to our research team.
Join us in giving him a warm welcome! 👏🏽

13/06/2025

📬 Our First Semester Newsletter Is Here!

NEWSLETTER | As we reach the mid-point of 2025, we're proud to share key highlights from the first half of the year — from scientific progress in vector control to strengthened collaborations, capacity building, and field impact.

This issue captures our shared achievements, challenges overcome, and the momentum driving us into the second half of the year.

🔗 Read the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/006a570915d2/27th-newsletter-of-creclshtm

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Corine Ngufor

The final workshop of the PLUS Project, focused on perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP), took place on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in Grand-Popo. This event brought together key stakeholders from the health sector, technical partners, and representatives from bene...

29/05/2025

We are very pleased to see this video by the Gates Foundation showcasing our work in the evaluation of novel vector control tools in Benin under the leadership of our lead scientist Prof. Corine Ngufor. Next-generation mosquito nets are driving meaningful progress in the global fight against malaria. This is a shining example of how science, innovation and partnerships can save lives. We must continue to do what we can to stay ahead of the mosquito vector.

https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles/mosquito-net-innovation-malaria

Corine Ngufor Gates Foundation



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Scientist Dr. Corine Ngufor developed a mosquito net using dual insecticides, helping protect millions and renewing global progress against malaria.