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ArticleDeveloping a Progressive Control Pathway for African Animal Trypanosomosis 2017
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Progressive Control Pathways (PCPs) are stepwise approaches for the reduction, elimination and eradication of human and animal diseases. They provide systematic frameworks for planning and evaluating interventions. Here we outline a PCP for tsetse-transmitted animal trypanosomosis, the scourge of poor livestock keepers in tropical Africa. Initial PCP stages focus on the establishment of national coordination structures, engagement of stakeholders, development of technical capacities, data collec tion and management, and pilot field interventions. The intermediate stage aims at a sustainable and economically profitable reduction of disease burden, while higher stages target elimination. The mixed-record of success and failure in past efforts against AAT makes the development of this PCP a high priority -
ArticleThe COMBAT project: controlling and progressively minimizing the burden of vector-borne animal trypanosomosis in Africa
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No results found.Vector-borne diseases affecting livestock have serious impacts in Africa. Trypanosomosis is caused by parasites transmitted by tsetse flies and other blood-sucking Diptera. The animal form of the disease is a scourge for African livestock keepers, is already present in Latin America and Asia, and has the potential to spread further. A human form of the disease also exists, known as human African trypanosomosis or sleeping sickness. Controlling and progressively minimizing the burden of animal trypanosomosis (COMBAT) is a fouryear research and innovation project funded by the European Commission, whose ultimate goal is to reduce the burden of animal trypanosomosis (AT) in Africa. The project builds on the progressive control pathway (PCP), a risk-based, step-wise approach to disease reduction or elimination. COMBAT will strengthen AT control and prevention by improving basic knowledge of AT, developing innovative control tools, reinforcing surveillance, rationalizing control strategies, building capacity, and raising awareness. Knowledge gaps on disease epidemiology, vector ecology and competence, and biological aspects of trypanotolerant livestock will be addressed. Environmentally friendly vector control technologies and more effective and adapted diagnostic tools will be developed. Surveillance will be enhanced by developing information systems, strengthening reporting, and mapping and modelling disease risk in Africa and beyond. The socio-economic burden of AT will be assessed at a range of geographical scales. Guidelines for the PCP and harmonized national control strategies and roadmaps will be developed. Gender equality and ethics will be pivotal in all project activities. The COMBAT project benefits from the expertise of African and European research institutions, national veterinary authorities, and international organizations. The project consortium comprises 21 participants, including a geographically balanced representation from 13 African countries, and it will engage a larger number of AT-affected countries through regional initiatives. -
ProjectSupporting the Progressive Control of Tsetse-transmitted Trypanosomosis in sub-Saharan Africa - GCP/RAF/502/ITA 2019
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Tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosisis a parasitic disease affecting both animals and humans. Because of its severe impact on livestock, it also hinders crop-livestock mixed farming in vast areas of sub-Saharan Africa, and is a major constraint to food security. On account of the complexities and challenges inherent in the planning and execution of national and multinational interventions against African trypanosomosis, FAO recognized the need to strengthen its technical assistance to affected countries, which was delivered through the first phase of this project between November 2012 and December 2015. The second phase aimed to consolidate and scale up the achievements of the first phase, especially by building on strengthened capacities. In addition, it enabled the experiences gained to be scaled out by disseminating the innovative methodologies to a larger number of affected countries and stakeholders. The project was implemented in the framework of the Programme Against African Trypanosomosis(PAAT).
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