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Report on the regional consultative meeting on the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Africa

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 25 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Meeting

Category Meeting document

Synopsis (short abstract) This meeting report documents the presentations and outcomes of the regional consultative workshop on the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in West Africa, which was held from 30 May to 2 June 2023 in Accra, Ghana. The hybrid meeting (combining face-to-face and online participation) gathered 75 participants, including chief veterinary officers (CVOs) and heads of national epidemiology units of 15 countries, directors of national laboratories, representatives of poultry farmers associations and private veterinarian associations, and development partner organizations.

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Meeting date 30 May - 2 June 2023

Meeting location Accra, Ghana

Language English

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