Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) on Tuesday opened a standard laboratory to control the spread of malaria and other parasitic diseases.
The laboratory will help Rwanda to test new insecticides for indoor spraying, and perform other new findings on the species of mosquitoes and appropriate drugs.
Located in the Kigali University School of Public Health of Rwanda, this laboratory has cost about $ 400,000.
The entomology laboratory will provide the necessary elements to provide a basis for policy formulation and strategic decisions in Rwanda and as well as in the region.
The results will be more reliable because the lab will identify mosquitoes through DNA testing and not just a microscope.
So far, nine species of mosquitoes have been identified
About 67% of mosquitoes feed on humans while others feed on animals, according to studies.
The laboratory will also be used to test the effectiveness of drugs, including sprays used for malaria control, to ensure that people are not deceived by counterfeit drugs.
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