skimanzi-create/SKim-zaq

Ecology & Climate-Focused A research project analyzing tsetse fly distribution and abundance in relation to environmental and climatic factors in rural Kenya, integrating field surveillance, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis. # SKim-zaq Ecology & Climate-Focused A research project analyzing tsetse fly distribution and abundance in relation to environmental and climatic factors in rural Kenya, integrating field surveillance, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis. Tsetse Fly Ecology and Climate Analysis 📌 Project Overview This project focuses on analyzing the distribution and abundance of tsetse flies in relation to ecological and climatic factors in rural Kenya. The study integrates field surveillance data, climate variables, and geospatial information to better understand environmental drivers influencing tsetse fly populations. Tsetse flies are vectors of African trypanosomiasis, affecting both human health and livestock productivity. Understanding their ecological patterns is critical for effective vector control and disease prevention strategies. 🎯 Objectives To map the spatial distribution of tsetse flies in selected rural areas of Kenya To assess the relationship between climatic factors (temperature, rainfall, humidity) and tsetse fly abundance To analyze key environmental drivers influencing tsetse habitat suitability To support evidence-based vector control and surveillance strategies