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Advancing veterinary parasitology in Africa
The World Association for Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology Africa Network (WAAVP-AN) is an umbrella network of people and institutions working towards the better control of parasitic diseases of animals, advances in the practice of veterinary parasitology, improved animal welfare and sustainable livestock production on the African continent.
Promoting best practices for management of animal parasites in Africa
The mission of WAAVP-AN is to promote best practices for managing veterinary parasites in Africa and disseminate this knowledge to its members and communities affected by animal parasites. WAAVP-AN will support its members, including researchers and other communities by providing a central repository of information and expertise in veterinary parasitology within the continent; and by funding activities aiming at addressing key priority areas in veterinary parasitology in Africa.
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WAAVP-AN's achievements in advancing research and capacity building across Africa
Integrative Surveillance of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ghana: Ecology, Genomics, and Public Health Risk
Rapid urbanisation, agricultural intensification, land-use change, and climate variability are reshaping tick distribution, host interactions, and pathogen transmission...
Genvet Project—Strengthening Africa’s Livestock Health with Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics
Parasitic diseases remain a major constraint on Africa’s livestock sector, causing morbidity, mortality, reduced productivity, and significant economic losses...
Development of a Field-Deployable eDNA-LAMP Assay for Rapid Detection of Schistosoma Species
Schistosomiasis remains one of Africa's most important neglected tropical diseases, affecting both humans and livestock. Current surveillance relies on laboratory...
