Report of the ad-hoc Meeting on the Progressive Control Pathway (PCP) for African animal trypanosomosis (AAT)

Report of the ad-hoc Meeting on the Progressive Control Pathway (PCP) for African animal trypanosomosis (AAT)

Rome, Italy, 11-13 December 2017

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 110 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Category Other document

Edition 1

Full item page

Language English

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The document is part of a series of briefs developed by FAO to effectively mobilize support for and inform strategic investment on its One Health and animal health service offer for 2025–2030. These briefs aim to clearly communicate the value, scope, and urgency of investing in integrated health solutions that protect food systems, livelihoods, and global health security. Designed for decision-makers and partners, the documents provide a focused entry point for collaboration and co-financing discussions.The present document focuses on the progressive control of African animal trypanosomosis, a disease transmitted by tsetse flies that severely hinders agricultural production in sub-Saharan Africa. FAO actions against of African animal trypanosomosis hinge on disease intelligence and data for decision-making, as embodied by the “atlas” initiative, and on risk-based strategic planning through the “progressive control pathway” (PCP) approach. Impact on the field is achieved through broad and strong partnerships, with priority placed on public veterinary authorities, but also engaging livestock keepers and the private sector. In recent years, the progressive adoption of the atlas and PCP approaches by an increasing number of African countries and international stakeholders demonstrates the upscaling and sustainability potential of these FAO-led innovations, and their capacity to drive change.
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Progressive Control Pathway (PCP) for African Animal Trypanosomosis (AAT) 2017

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Tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis is a lethal parasitic disease of humans and livestock. The disease severely limits mixed livestock–crop agriculture in over 10 million km2 of highly productive land in sub-Saharan Africa. Direct and indirect losses due to trypanosomosis are estimated in billions of dollars every year. The disease is often neglected by both endemic countries and donors as it mostly affects poor and vulnerable small-holders in rural areas.
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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.