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FAO and IGAD urge eastern African countries to strengthen Rift Valley fever preparedness

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 3 p.

Author FAO; IGAD;

Publisher FAO ; IGAD ;

Product type Policy brief

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd3766en

Synopsis (short abstract) Current and forecasted rains in eastern Africa are creating favorable conditions for the Rift Valley fever (RVF) vector amplification, leading to persistent hotspots suitable for RVF occurrence, particularly in southern Sudan, eastern South Sudan, parts of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, western Kenya, much of Tanzania, and southern Somalia. For these reasons, FAO and IGAD are advising countries to raise awareness and improve preparedness at national, subnational, and community levels to protect livestock, livelihoods, and public health, especially for vulnerable communities such as farmers and pastoralists. They also recommend better coordination with public health and environmental services.

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FAO and IGAD. 2024. FAO and IGAD urge easternAfrican countries to strengthen Rift Valley feverpreparedness. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd3766en

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