The risk of Screwworm Spread in Africa: Lessons from the US and Implications for Africa
When screwworm flies infest livestock, they cripple entire economies. The recent U.S emergency authorizations against screwworms show how quickly countries must act when biosecurity is at risk. West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Gambia) records past screwworm outbreaks but these regions remain vulnerable due to porous borders, growing regional trade, high livestock density and limited veterinary access […]