Regional Simulation Exercise on African swine fever (ASF) Outbreak Investigation

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Regional Simulation Exercise on African swine fever (ASF) Outbreak Investigation

Concept Note

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Bangkok, Thailand ;

Pages 3p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) The Concept note details the background on a simulation exercises aimed at strengthening capacities at the national level, which aims to enable them to conduct epidemiological investigations of ASF outbreaks. The specific objectives are to: • Review and recommend further adjustments and revisions, if any, of materials developed for SimEx on ASF outbreak investigation considering their relevance and practicality; • Familiarise responsible government staff on the use of SimEx materials; and • Discuss a plan for future utilization of SimEx materials at the national and sub-national levels.

Last updated 17/07/2023

Language English

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