Through ISIDORe, researchers from the Institut Pasteur’s Anthropology and Ecology of Disease Emergence unit accessed the MORU Community Engagement Facility in Bangkok to undergo hands-on training on strategies to engage local communities in controlling vector-borne diseases. Led by Prof. Phaik Yeong Cheah’s expert team, the training focused on integrating community engagement (CE) into research and interventions for two tickborne diseases of growing concern: Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) and Tickborne Encephalitis (TBE). Participants developed tailored CE approaches, identified key stakeholders, and explored tools to implement effective local engagement. This capacity-building initiative will be embedded into upcoming research projects and doctoral training programs, enhancing preparedness for emerging vector-borne threats.
