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FAO‐ECTAD network and control strategy for ASF
The document outlines a workshop focused on analyzing African Swine Fever (ASF) epidemiology and pig value chains across the Kenya-Uganda border to inform a risk management strategy. Key issues addressed include the inadequacies in regional animal health policies, weak data collection methods, and the need for enhanced diagnostic capabilities. The recommendations emphasize establishing a regional working group, improving data sharing, and developing a comprehensive control strategy to mitigate ASF's impact on pig production and food security.
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- 1. Analysis of African Swine Fever epidemiology and pig value chains to underpin design of an ASF risk management strategy on the Kenya‐Uganda border Closing workshop of the BecA‐ILRI‐CSIRO‐AusAID project (2011‐13): Understanding ASF epidemiology as a basis for control 2nd‐3rd October, 2013. SarovaPanAfric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya Bouna DIOP and Sam OKUTHE, FAO‐ECTAD FAO‐ECTAD network and control strategy for ASF
- 2. REGIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH NETWORKS AND CONTROL STRATEGY FOR ASF Closing workshop BecA‐ILRI‐CSIRO‐AusAid project Cl i kh B A ILRI CSIRO A Aid j t Nairobi, 2 – 3 October, 2013 Bouna Diop & Sam Okuthe ECTAD Nairobi
- 3. FAO ECTAD Mission FAO ECTAD Mission TheEmergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) established in July 2007 aims to: Promote FAO/AGAH/ECTAD strategies in relation to TADs and other emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases re emerging Ensure dissemination of AH information as well as its collection Advice the national VS on any technical matters related to TADs and zoonoses Assist national VS to strengthen their capacity to address and manage TADs Support establishment and running of regional platform for coordination of the control of TADs, zoonoses and EIDs Provide rapid response in case of outbreaks (CMC-AH) Perform diseases tracking in collaboration with FAO GLEWS HQ.
- 4. Geographic coverage Geographic coverage 12 countries: • • • • • • • Burundi • DRC • Ethiopia Ehi i • Rwanda South Sudan South Sudan • • Tanzania Djibouti Eritrea Kenya K Somalia Sudan Uganda One of the highest concentrations of domestics animals worldwide One of the largest wildlife population in the world
- 5. Regional Animal Health Networks g REMESA EARLN & EAREN RESOLAB & RESEPIWA RESOLAB & RESEPI CA EIS & Veterinary Laboratory and Diagnostic
- 6. Regional Networks in Eastern Africa g Laboratory (EARLN) andepidemiology (EAREN) regional networks have been established since 2008 and 2009 respectively as fora for national epidemiologists and laboratory experts, to: y Increase harmonization Improve information sharing Improve information sharing Review national disease surveillance, response and control programmes, p p g , Analyse regional and international disease trends Provide early warning at national level Make recommendations to policy p y makers
- 7. EA Sub Network ‐ FMD A SubNetwork FM EARLN‐FMD • EARLN‐FMD involved in FMD control programmes • Annual network meetings Annual network meetings • ISO 17025 and 9001 activities in selected laboratories laboratories • Laboratory trainings • Development of a model field and laboratory manual for FMD sampling, surveillance, and diagnosis
- 8. Recent developments inastern Africa Recent developments in Eastern Africa Establishment of a Regional Animal Health g Network • C Composed by CVOs d b CVO • An umbrella for the regional animal health related • • networks (EARLN, EAREN) First meeting held in June 2013 in Addis Ababa CVOs Kenya and Sudan appointed as Coordinator and deputy Coordinators. and deputy Coordinators.
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- 10. Recent developments in Eastern Africa p Appointment ofRegional Networks Coordinators: Appointment of Regional Networks Coordinators: • Regional laboratory network: Uganda & Ethiopia • Regional epidemiology network: Kenya & Tanzania First meeting of Regional Network Coordinators held in Nairobi 29 – 30 November 2012 in Nairobi, 29 – 30 November 2012. Establishment of ASF Working Group
- 11. ASF issues – Mombasa Meeting g ASF Issues highlighted during the Mombasa meeting: g g g g At institutional level: • Lack of common/harmonized regional animal Lack of common/harmonized regional animal health policies and disease control strategies, • Lack of animal health information sharing within the region, • Weak preparedness, contingency and recovery plans that includes compensation, and other plans that includes compensation, and other Standard Operating Procedures.
- 12. ASF issues – Mombasa Meeting g At technical level: •I d Inadequacies of national and regional i f i l d i l epidemiological units capacities • Lack of data for descriptive and analytical analysis (p g , p , (pig distribution, trade patterns, environment data; socio economic impact of the disease and control measures) control measures) • Weakness in sample collection, applied diagnostic procedures, available human resources and d il bl h d equipment capacities, • Absence of an ASF regional support laboratory constrain control efforts.
- 13. ASF recommendations – Mombasa Meeting g Eastern Africa ASF working to be set up to address ASF issues ASFi • Initial members to be from actively reporting countries and where pig population significant in the region (Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) • Uganda as the working group coordinator ll b • Collaborating institutions: AU‐IBAR, FAO, ILRI, SVA‐ Sweden, Institutes of Higher learning – UoN, SUA and MUK. MUK • Focal points to be nominated within a month
- 14. ASF recommendations – Mombasa Meeting g Advocacyfor the increasing importance of the pig sector and consequently increasing impact of the sector and consequently increasing impact of the disease il li bl d t ASF d C ll t d Collect and compile reliable data on ASF and information sharing Development of an implementation framework for the prevention and control for EA based on the regional strategy currently under development Policy formulation, advocacy and harmonization of interventions Identify the regional diagnostic lab for ASF y g g Identify researchable areas to control the disease.
- 15. ASF Working Group – Launching g p g ASFW ki G ASF Working Group launched during a Regional Training of p Trainers Workshop on veterinary epidemiology epidemiology surveillance workshop organised by FAO in organised by FAO in Kampala 11 to 14 June 2013
- 16. ASF Working Group – Country Focal Points g p y Burundi DRC Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda Nsanganiyumwami Deogratias MuhindoSelemani h d Joseph Monda Mwenedata Jean Claude Meshak Loomu Noelina Nantima, Coordinator Noelina Nantima Coordinator
- 17. ASF Working Group – Action Plan g p National consultation on national strategies for the control of ASF probably facilitated by FAO Create modalities for the selection of regional diagnostic labs for ASF using the model from AI Establish a framework for sampling at the field level Establish a framework for sampling at the field level Undertake more data collection on distribution of diseases Compile country specific reports on ASF Harmonize surveillance of ASF i ill f S Develop preparedness and contingency plans
- 18. ASF Working Group – Action Plan g p Develop tools for sharing information Sharing information between cross border districts and cross‐border collaboration in outbreak investigations Create a harmonized framework for the preparation of awareness messages and communication strategies for awareness messages and communication strategies for livestock keepers ASF sub‐network working group to look into sylvatic ASF sub‐network working group to look into sylvatic cycles Bring on board other stakeholders including private Bring on board other stakeholders including private sector, conservation agencies and farmers S Strategy for social mobilization and advocacy f i l bili i d d Resource mobilization
- 19. ASF Regional Control Strategy g gy Jointly developed through the technical partners (FAO, ILRI and AU‐IBAR) (FAO ILRId AU IBAR) Fast draft produced p Distribution for comments and inputs VISION VISIO African continent where ASF no longer constrains g sustainable pig production and rural development or threatens livelihoods. This will contribute to food and threatens livelihoods This will contribute to food and nutrition security, poverty alleviation and economic growth in Africa th i Af i
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- 21. ASF Regional Control Strategy g gy OUTPUTS E idi l Epidemiology and socio‐economic drivers for ASF d i i di f ASF status, spread, prevention and control are better d t d understood Awareness of farmers, butchers and other pig sector stakeholders is raised t k h ld i i d Capacities of veterinary services in disease detection, di i ill t ti diagnosis, surveillance, management, contingency planning and emergency response as well as risk analysis are strengthened l i t th d Prevalence and impact of ASF are reduced P f Performance of pig and pork value chains are f i d k l h i improved.
- 22. ASF Regional Control Strategy g gy STRATEGIC APROACH Three founding principles: Knowledge‐based: Controlling ASF should be based on the best available epidemiological and socio economic thebest available epidemiological and socio‐economic knowledge, experiences and on optimal preparedness to reduce prevalence and prevent further spread of to reduce prevalence and prevent further spread of ASF recognizing that eradication may not be possible in the current African context. the current African context
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