Virtual Event, 08/10/2024 8 October 2024 | 10:00 – 12:00 CET Rabies is a major global public health issue, which is currently endemic in most countries in Africa and Asia. Although it is a preventable disease, it kills an estimated 59,000 people each year. In up to 99% of the human rabies cases, dogs are responsible for […]
A One Health Approach to bushmeat consumption in Cameroon In Cameroon, bushmeat is not just a food choice but a culturally significant tradition. This report explores how to balance this practice with global health priorities, striving for a wild meat trade that is safe, sustainable, and legal. key findings Cameroon is a land of breathtaking […]
During 2020, high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses arose from previously circulating influenza A(H5Nx) viruses and spread predominantly via migratory birds to many parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. This epizootic event has led to unprecedented numbers of deaths in wild birds and caused outbreaks in poultry. In late 2021, these viruses […]
Lomé, le 18 juin 2024 – Ce mardi, s’est ouvert à Lomé/Togo, l’atelier régional de trois (3) jours, des responsables des laboratoires de santé humaine, animale et de l’environnement dans les pays bénéficiaires du projet REDISSE IV, consacré à l’élaboration des plans d’actions pour le renforcement des capacités des systèmes de laboratoires en République du Congo, République Centrafricaine […]
La propagation de l’influenza aviaire hautement pathogène (IAHP) dans différentes régions du monde et la détection récente de cas chez les bovins suscitent l’inquiétude de la communauté internationale. Si l’IAHP touche principalement les volailles et les oiseaux sauvages, l’influenza aviaire peut occasionnellement être transmise aux mammifères, y compris aux humains. Au cours des deux dernières […]
