NAVCO

With assistance from CDC, ASTHO manages the National Association of Vector-Borne Disease Control Officials (NAVCO). NAVCO is comprised of state and territorial entomologists, epidemiologists, veterinarians, and other staff who work in vector-borne disease departments in their state or territory. NAVCO, along with ASTHO, is part of the Vector-Borne Disease Network and regularly provides opportunities for members to showcase their work on key vector-borne disease areas.

NAVCO's main goals are:

• Develop and maintain close working relationships among agencies engaged in vector-borne disease control.
• Promote effective public health measures related to vector-borne disease prevention and control.
• Facilitate information exchange among the membership.
• Encourage collaboration among the various professions engaged in vector control.
• Promote effective vector control legislation.
• Stimulate the development or expansion of vector-borne disease prevention, surveillance, and control efforts in the United States and encourage similar professional activity elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere.

To learn more about NAVCO email the Environmental Health team at environmentalhealth@astho.org.