The Vector Biology and Control of Diseases group was established as an official department in the chart of School of Health, KMU in 2016. Its educational and research collaboration with other schools within KMU were simultaneously started. The B.Sc. degree course was initiated in 2016 with more than 20 students.

A remarkable number of known endemic diseases in Iran are transmitted by arthropods. Despite the measures adopted in the last few decades to eliminate and/or diminish parasite reservoirs, no other disease than Guinea Worm Disease could by far be eradicated. Considering the twelfth Act of the 43rd law of Islamic Republic of Iran’s constitution regarding community health, there is a need to educate individuals who can be actively involved in these fields. The B.Sc., M.Sc., and PhD curricula in Vector Biology and Control of Diseases have all been designed to provide this human workforce.

Vision

Production and dissemination of science in various fields of biology and control of disease vectors in line with the most advanced and prominent universities of the world.

Mission

The Department of “Vector Biology and Control of Diseases”, with the cooperation of expert faculty staff and experienced masters trains capable and responsible aware of current scientific and practical issues, in line with the National Seventh Development plan. All graduates of this discipline would be able to effectively participate in the control of vector-borne diseases at the national executive systems.

Post graduates of this discipline would also be able to teach and research in various fields relevant to vectors and arthropode-borne diseases at universities and higher education centers.

Goals

- Acquiring the necessary scientific and practical competence and efficiency in the field of biology and control of disease vectors for graduates,

- Empowering graduates to play a role in scientific research,

- Control of important medical arthropods and disease reservoirs,

- Promoting public health in vulnerable areas,

- Prevent the spread of important communicable diseases such as malaria, leishmaniasis, borreliosis, onchocerciasis, filariasis, typhoid, plague and arboviruses, especially dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika virus, West Nile and ....