World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology African Network (WAAVP-AN) Launch set for 26-27 June 2024
Harare, Zimbabwe, June 16, 2024 – The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is pleased to announce the launch of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology African Network (WAAVP-AN), an initiative aimed at reducing the economic and health impact of parasites on animals in Africa. The launch, with the theme, “Advancing Veterinary Parasitology in Africa for Enhanced Control of Animal Parasitic Diseases,” will occur on June 26-27, 2024, in Cotonou, Benin.
The WAAVP-AN, a dynamic network of individuals and institutions, is dedicated to enhancing the control of parasitic diseases, advancing research and training, and promoting sustainable livestock production in Africa. This event aims to raise awareness, uncover opportunities, and establish a robust platform for in-depth discussions on managing animal parasitic diseases in Africa.
The WAAVP-AN will convene a multidisciplinary panel of subject matter experts to assess and recommend viable solutions for enhancing the management of veterinary-relevant parasites across the African continent. This launch, which will be attended by over 50 delegates from within and outside Africa, marks the network’s second foray into the African continent, furthering its mission to promote awareness and increase its visibility.
The network is poised to significantly impact the African continent by advancing Veterinary Parasitology across Africa, leveraging the existing strengths established by the pan-African veterinary parasitology team. This will be achieved by supporting veterinary services, para-veterinary professionals, and animal health solution providers through training and scientific advice, thereby enhancing the knowledge on African veterinary parasites. Additionally, the network will identify knowledge gaps and seek solutions, ultimately leading to a brighter future for animal health and welfare and strengthened veterinary services across Africa.
The co-chairs of the WAAVP-AN steering committee, Dr. Ayodele Majekodunmi, and Dr. Patrick Vudriko reaffirm the association’s vision, “We envisage WAAVP-AN as a critical pool of experts capable of evaluating and recommending appropriate solutions to improve the management of animal parasitic diseases in Africa.”
With funding from the Gates Foundation, the WAAVP-AN will support projects addressing key priority areas in Veterinary Parasitology within Africa, maximizing transboundary collaboration and impact. The first call for proposals for the WAAVP-AN grants will be made during the launch. The network is committed to ensuring women are fully represented and supported in all its activities.
Register here to participate virtually: https://bit.ly/45r4je9
For additional information, contact:
Donald Lubembe Mukolwe
Program Associate, WAAVP-AN
ABOUT ACBF
For more than 30 years, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has been building human capital and institutional capacity for Africa’s sustainable development. With membership from 40 African Countries, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), The African Union (AU), and The World Bank, ACBF is the leading institution for capacity development in Africa.
While serving all actors, ACBF recognizes the importance of and pays attention to improving the effectiveness of Africa’s public sector institutions at local, national, regional, and continental levels to become effective systems integrators and catalysts of sustainable and transformative change.
Since its creation in 1991, ACBF has trained over 50,000 civil service personnel, most of whom hold key positions in Ministries of Finance, Planning, Economic Development, and Central Banks across the continent. The Foundation has established a network of over 50 think tanks supporting evidence-based policymaking across Africa and conducted numerous policy research/analyses, which have been critical in informing economic management and establishing benchmarks for success.
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This is fantastic and landmark achievements in Veterinary parasitology and disease control in Veterinary Medicine in general.