BRIEF ON TRAINING IN SURVEILLANCE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRADE RELATED TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES TRAINING PERIOD: 16 TH NOVEMBER, 2015 TO 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016 The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology organized and implemented a 3-month certicate training in surveillance and Epidemiology of trade related transboundary Animal Diseases between 16 th November 2015 and 26 th February 2016. Eighteen (18) participants were drawn from six IGAD member countries including Kenya, Tanzaia, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Bjibouti. The training was organized in collaboration with African Union-Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) in partnership with the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock development (ICPALD) and USAID who provided the funds and logistical support. This was the second group of trainees to participate in this training program. The first group of 28 participants attended the training between February-May 2014. Context of the training and challenges Livestock production and trade play a key role in supporting livelihoods, food security and economic growth in the Greater Horn of Africa (GhoA). However, the region faces challenges of trade-related Trans-boundary Animal Diseases (TADs) that impact on livestock production and trade. The impact of TADs is aggravated by differing animal health regulations amongst the countries of the region, uncoordinated disease surveillance and control programs and recurrent livestock trade bans by importing countries for fear of introduction of TADS. The challenges have remained due to inadequate capacity to manage the diseases due to lack of knowledge and resources to support prevention, detection, and response to the disease outbreaks. The Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) in partnership with the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock development (ICPALD) with financial support from USAID are implementing the Standard Methods and Procedures in Animal Health (SMP- AH) project to build the capacity of public and private sector partners to mitigate the risks posed by priority TADs in order to increase the regional trade and export of livestock. The project is promoting the use of Standard Methods and Procedures (SMPs) based on OIE standards as the basis for harmonization and coordination of disease control and livestock trade activities in the Horn of Africa region. An SMP for a particular disease outlines the minimum standards, procedures and goals, in line with OIE standards on how to deal with
each TAD in matters surveillance, epidemiology, laboratory procedures, and control in the context of the GHoA. Objectives of the Training The overall objective was to train veterinary staff in the IGAD region in functional use of surveillance and epidemiological approaches on TADs to enhance their proficiency in surveillance in the control and management of trade-related TADs in a harmonized and coordinated manner. The specific objectives were to: 1. Equip participants with knowledge and skills in functional use of surveillance and epidemiology to manage and control trade related trans-boundary animal diseases. 2. Equip participants with knowledge and skill necessary to carry out risk analysis that is important in international trade of livestock and livestock products 3. Enhance capacity of the participants to implement sanitary and phytosanitary measures in their respective countries for enhanced trade in livestock and livestock products 4. Enhance the participants capacity to formulate and implement policies for transboundary disease management. 5. Enhance communication and corporation between the personnel of epidemiology units throughout the region. 6. Maximize use of regional knowledge resources to strengthen the teaching of epidemiology through linkages between academia and industry. Identification of Trainers Instructors with appropriate expertise for the various modules were identified from within the University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Kenya, International organizations (AU-IBAR, IGAD, FAO, ICIPE) to implement the training program. The instructors were identified on the basis of their area of speciaization, local and regional experience and networking. Participants and their nationalities Eighteen (18) participants drawn from six countries within the IGAD attended the training. The number and gender of the participant from each country is as shown in table 1. Table 1 Country Male Female Total Kenya 1 2 3 Uganda 3 1 4 Ethiopia 3 0 3 Tanzania 2 0 2 Southern Sudan 1 1 2 Djbouti 4 0 3 Total 14 4 18
Training approaches/modules/ including training materials A tailor-made curriculum to address the challenges was designed and developed. The participants were trainined in ten modules outlined below which were implemented in three phases as follows: Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: Module 1;Overview and Diagnosis of Transboundary Animal Diseases Module 2: Epidemiological approaches Module 3: Disease surveillance Module 4: Statistical concepts in Epidemiology Module 5: Risk Analysis Module10: Field training and Project in participants own countries. Participants submitted a study report on the various projects they undertook. Module 6: Livestock and Livestock products trade Module 7: Animal Health Information Systems Module 8: Epidemiologist as managers Module 9: Delivery of Animal Health Services Delivery mode Training was done by combining lectures, participartory exercises, experiential and problem based learning approaches. Lectures were supplemented with class and group discussions, case studies and some hands on practical exercises Evaluation of participants Participants were evaluated by continuous asssessment tests and examination at the end of the training period. Evaluation of the training Participants evaluated the training positively and said that they learnt a lot of new information that they had not come across previously for which they think is very important for their work. They appreciated the exposure they got regarding field data collection, organisation and analysis, Application of GIS in disease mapping, risk analysis and SPS measures. The training imparted participants with useful knowledge and skills to deal with the menace of Transboundary Animal Diseases that prohibit meaningful utilization of the vast livestock resources available in the region in order to enhance access of livestock and livestock products from Africa to international markets. Closing ceremony The certificate training in surveillance and epidemiology of trade-related transboundary animal diseases was successfully concluded on Friday 26th February 2016 at the Kenya
School of Government. The training was officially closed in a colourful ceremony attended by representatives from African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU- IBBAR), Department of Veterinary Services, State Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the University of Nairobi among other guests. Speaking on behalf of the Director of AU-IBAR, Prof Ahmed Elsawalhy, Prof Wabacha said that for the control of TADs to succeed we must take a regional approach as the diseases know no borders. For this, investments are required to support early detection and response to animal diseases before they spread and cause major economic and public health impacts. He called upon the course participants, to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to best serve the various stakeholders at their disposal back home. To institutionalise the knowledge and skill they had acquired he requested them to share the knowledge with their colleagues back home. He thanked the University of Nairobi, for collaborating with AU- IBAR in the implementation of the training programme and for the commitment the University had shown in the implementation of the training. The chief guest Dr. Juma Ngeiygwa (Ag. Director of Livestock Services, Kenya) outlined the importance of livestock to the livelihoods of the livestock keepers in the region, and emphasized the importance of capacity building in reducing the effects of transboundary animal disease hazards. He encouraged participants to spearhead the implementation of international standards on animal health set by international organizations in dealing with transboundary animal diseases. Prof. Charles Mulei, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine on his part emphasized the relevance of the training as African states are still grumbling with prevention of Transboundary Animal Diseases, provision of adequate animal disease data, implementing internationally recognized Animal Health Certification System, running a quality Animal Health Delivery System with adequate diagnostic facilities. He stressed that the University of Nairobi had supported the training in every respect and ensured that the participants acquired the knowledge and skills envisaged in the Standard Methods and Procedures for Animal Health program advanced by AU-IBAR and USAID the sponsoring agency. Participants on their part were appreciative of the knowledge and skills they had acquired during the training and promised to ensure effective implementation of regional collaboration and networking among veterinary departments in the region. The following is a photo session of the closing ceremony
PHOTOHRAPHS FROM THE CLOSING CEREMONY Guests are keenly listening to Dr Peter Wekhuyi, the class representative addressing the congregagtion on behalf of the participants during the closing ceremony.
Participants are keenly listening to the speeches during the closing ceremony. Dr. Peter WeKhuyi, class representative addressing the audience during the closing ceremony
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services and Guest of honor addressing participants during the closing ceremony at the Kenya School of Govenment. Prof Jackson Ombui and Dr. Juma Ngeiywa (Centre) preparing to present certificates to participants. Looking on is Dr. Gerald Muchemi(Left) MC and Prof James Wabacha (Coordinator, SMP-AH project,au-ibar).
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Stella Acaye Atim(Uganda) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Gashaw Beyene Asfaki (Ethiopia).
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Concepta Nyongesa (Kenya) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Beatrice Awot Emmanuel (South Sudan).
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Alfred Wejuli (Uganda) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Yacin Mohammed (Djibouti)
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Victoria Musyimi (Kenya). Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Gerad AdenTahir (Ethiopia).
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Samuel Lule(Uganda) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Saad Okire Djire (Djibouti)
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Philip Lado Pio (South Sudan) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Ahmed Ali Boulock (Djibouti).
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Peter Wekhuyi (Kenya) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Paul Lumu (Uganda)
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Louis Natale Mobi (South Sudan) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Jeremia Choga(Tanzania)
Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Ismail Juma (Tanzania) Dr. Juma Ngeiywa, Director of Veterinary Services, Kenya presenting a certificate of participation to Dr. Hagos Asgedom Weldabezgi
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF FACILITATION OF THE TRAINING Dr. Andrew Thaiya being presented with a certificate of facilitation of the workshop by Prof Charles Mulei, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Ag. Principal CAVS. Dr. Joshua Onono being presented with a certificate of facilitation of the workshop by Prof Charles Mulei, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Ag. Principal CAVS.
Dr. David Ojigo being presented with a certificate of facilitation of the workshop by Prof Charles Mulei, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Ag. Principal CAVS. Dr. Anima Sirma being presented with a certificate of facilitation of the workshop by Prof Charles Mulei, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Ag. Principal CAVS.
Dr. Gerald Muchemi being presented with a certificate of facilitation of the workshop by Prof Charles Mulei, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Ag. Principal CAVS. Prof. Jackson N. Ombui being presented with a certificate of facilitation of the workshop by Prof. Charles Mulei, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Ag. Principal CAVS.
Prof. James Wabacha being presented with a certificate of facilitation of the workshop by Prof. Charles Mulei, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Ag. Principal CAVS. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS to GUESTS Prof. James Wabacha receiving a gift of the training participants portrait from Samuel Lule on behalf of AU-IBAR
Prof. Jackson N. Ombui receiving a gift of a portrait of training participants from Dr Peter Wekhuyi on behalf of Kenya School of Government Prof. Charles Mulei receiving a gift of training participants portraits from Dr. Beatrice Awot on behalf of the University of Nairobi
Dr. Concepta Nyongesa giving a vote of thanks at the end of the closing ceremony Participants after the closing ceremony.
Herd of Cattle in Kenya s Rangelands Prof. Jackson Ombui Chairman, Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicolog& Coordinator of the training program