TropEco Research Award 2014: the Eradicate Insect-borne Diseases with Sunlight Initiative at JCU

The Eradicate Insect-borne Diseases with Sunlight Initiative (EIDSI) at JCU is utilizing Queensland's two major natural resources, sunlight and biomass. Its research activities, for which it received the TropEco Research Award 2014, help to safeguard public health in the region and covers prophylaxis, treatment as well as cure

TropEco Research Award 2014: the Eradicate Insect-borne Diseases with Sunlight Initiative at JCU

The Eradicate Insect-borne Diseases with Sunlight Initiative (EIDSI) at JCU is utilizing Queensland's two major natural resources, sunlight and biomass. Its research activities, for which it received the TropEco Research Award 2014, help to safeguard public health in the region and covers prophylaxis, treatment as well as cure

The eradicate insect-borne diseases with sunlight initiative at James Cook University in Australia

Insect bites from mosquitos or sand-flies are widespread in tropical North-Queensland and have a significant impact on Life, Health and Economies. They affect the well-known 'tropical Australian outdoor lifestyle' and can cause allergic reactions or diseases such as dengue, Ross-river fever or even malaria. These symptoms also inflict significant social and economic costs on the local communities of tropical Northern Australia. Likewise, city councils are forced to spend substantial financial and staff resources on preventive programs. The Eradicate Insect-borne Diseases with Sunlight Initiative (EIDSI) at JCU is utilizing tropical Queensland's two major natural resources, sunlight and biomass. Its research activities thus help to safeguard public health in the region and covers prophylaxis, treatment as well as cure