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ProjectImproving food security in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting the progressive reduction of tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in the framework of NEPAD (Phase 2)
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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. -
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). -
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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