Under Pak-US Project “Building Molecular Biology Capacity for Preventing Tick-transmitted Diseases in Pakistan”, a focus group named “TICK-TALK” is being launched. The purpose of this group is to raise awareness regarding the dangers of tick bites, and how to reduce the chance of infection. There will be one lecture every month in which veteran experts (inland and overseas) on Tick Biology will be invited to deliver talk in person or through Video-Conferencing.
The experts will particularly……..,
• Help advance the level of awareness regarding Tick-Borne Diseases (TBDs).
• Teach simple preventative measures for tick control.
• Teach correct tick-removal methods that can help to reduce the chances of transmission of infective agents.
• Encourage communication and discussion between organizations, healthcare professionals, and members of the public, to achieve a better understanding of how to defend against TBDs, and identify infection promptly.
• Promote research into ticks with particular emphasis on the symptoms, cures and prevention of TBDs.
All interested are required to fill membership form which may be received from the undersigned. Membership is free and active members will be provided certificate of participation.



Dr. Abdullah G. Arijo
PI Pak-US Project
Department of Parasitology
Sindh Agriculture University
Tandojam-Pakistan
Cell No. 0346-3811898