Does environmental change drive the spatiotemporal transmission dynamics of Echinococcus spp. in Ningxia, China? [ 2011 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Yurong Yang (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Darren Gray ,  Dr Tamsin Barnes ,  Prof Archie Clements

Brief description Human echinococcosis is a chronic debilitating disease with a death rate that can exceed 90%. In China it is a major public health issue where recent environmental changes are likely to increase transmission rates, thus increasing the disease burden. This project will assess the impact of these environmental changes on the transmission of this disease over space and time, it will predict where new cases will arise, and determine the best methods for sustainable control and then elimination.

Funding Amount $AUD 654,548.57

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant