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ProjectImproving food security in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting the progressive reduction of tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in the framework of the new partnership for Africa’s development
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2016Also available in:
No results found.Tsetse-transmitted trypanosomoses are lethal parasitic diseases of humans and livestock, which cause poverty and food insecurity in vast areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The main objective of the project (FAO symbol GTFS/RAF/474/ITA) was to assist endemic countries and stakeholders better to address the problem. Capacity development was the key pillar, extensively pursued through a variety of approaches, including training courses, on-the-job training workshops and collaborative activities with a training component. Through 11 national and 2 regional training courses, 310 officials from 19 African countries were trained on data management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for improved decision-making in trypanosomosis control. Eight missions of technical assistance were carried out in affected countries to develop information systems (i.e. national-level atlases of tsetse flies and animal trypanosomosis), produce and consolidate strategic plans and project proposals, and provide on-the-job training. The development of a continental atlas of tsetse and African animal trypanosomosis was launched. Animal production and health packages were piloted in southern Ethiopia, focusing on the innovative livestock protective fencing (LPF). The project promoted low-cost, high-impact technologies that contribute to sustainability. As an example, in the field of data management and GIS, emphasis was put on freeware and open-source software, and public domain datasets. The range, innovative quality, high profile and capillary dissemination of project achievements were attested by 14 open-access scientific publications and by presentations at 10 international coordination meetings, workshops and conferences. The project, implemented between November 2012 and 31 December 2015, was funded by the Government of Italy, and it was followed by a phase 2 (FAO project symbol GCP/RAF/502/ITA). -
ProjectImproving food security in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting the progressive reduction of tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in the framework of NEPAD (Phase 2)
Project findings and recommendations
2019Also available in:
Tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis is a severe parasitic disease affecting both humans and animals. The project (FAO symbol GCP/RAF/502/ITA) followed up on a previous project (FAO symbol GTFS/RAF/474/ITA), and it benefited smallholder livestock keepers and veterinary authorities in 28 endemic countries in Africa, with a focus on Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali and Uganda. Project activities comprised: i) the piloting of an innovative tool for disease control in the field (i.e. Livestock Protective Fences [LPF]); and ii) disease risk mapping and information management for improved, evidence-based decision-making. Field activities were implemented in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Approximately 20 000 m2 of protective nets/LPF were deployed in 555 livestock-keeping households to protect animals against tsetse flies and other biting and nuisance flies. The impact of the interventions included reduced fly infestation and disease incidence, and increased meat and milk production. Disease risk mapping and information management for evidence-based decision-making were enhanced through a wide range of activities. National atlases/information systems were developed, focusing on the geographic distribution of tsetse and African animal trypanosomosis (AAT). The atlases were completed in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mali and Zimbabwe, and initiated in Ethiopia and Uganda. The FAO continental atlas of tsetse and AAT was also enhanced, with 18 AAT-affected countries covered. The project was also strongly focused on capacity development, and it held training courses and workshops at the national level (17), and regional level (7). The project, implemented between January 2016 and June 2018, was funded by the Government of Italy. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetA staged, progressive control pathway for tsetse-transmitted African animal trypanosomosis 2017
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No results found.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.
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