A hybrid meeting on mosquito control measures in aircraft took place on Wednesday, October 2nd, in the Leonardo Hall of Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos,” within the framework of the European Collaborative Surveillance Network (CSN) program, coordinated by the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (NPHO).
The meeting was organized by the Benaki Phytopathological Institute, which participates in the program as a collaborating partner and is jointly responsible together with the Agricultural University of Athens – for implementing Work Package 5 (Mosquito Data Management for Invasive Species Control). The meeting was supported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Participants included representatives from airlines, airports, the Agricultural University of Athens, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Greek Pest Control Association (S.E.A.M.E.), and NPHO.
The main focus of the meeting was the implementation of the provisions of Government Gazette of the Hellenic Republic 3041Β/19.06.2025 concerning mosquito control measures in aircraft, aiming to protect public health and enhance flight safety. During the discussion, best practices were presented, and proposals for future collaboration among all stakeholders were exchanged.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for sharing knowledge and experience , and concluded with an agreement to continue dialogue for the effective management of risks associated with mosquitoes – disease vectors – in aircraft and airports.
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