Dr Aurélie Yougang
This study seeks to assess the age of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus along an urbanisation gradient and determine their role in arbovirus transmission in Cameroon. It will run from January 20, 2025 to February 28, 2026, funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government through the RAFT consortium, led by Professors Sian Clarke and Jo Lines. The project is supported by a grant of £34,350 and brings together a dynamic team at CRID, including Dr. Aurélie Yougang as Principal Investigator, Dr. Basile Kamgang as Co-supervisor, and Professor Charles Wondji, Supervisor and RAFT PI Partner.
Aims and outputs
This research aims to deepen our understanding of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, two key mosquito species involved in the transmission of arboviruses such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. The project will explore how urbanisation influences their distribution, examine their age structure in relation to environmental factors, and investigate their feeding behaviour and host preferences. These insights will help identify environments and species that pose the highest risk for arbovirus transmission, contributing to more targeted and effective public health interventions.
