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FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE PCP pathway
Report Lebanon
Basic Facts
 Official name: Republic of Lebanon
 Capital: Beirut
 Area: 10,452 sq km
 Population: 3,874,050 (2006 estimate)
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Population growth rate: 1.23 %
 Lebanon is bounded on the North, east and southeast by
Syria, on the south by Palestine, on the west by the
Mediterranean sea.
Animal population in Lebanon
Animal
Animal
Number
Sheep
355 000
Goat
450 000
Pigs
20 000
Cattle/milk production
77 000
Wild susceptible (Reserves)
1100
FMD Current situation in Lebanon 1/2
Strategic plan including a Disease Control Strategies, Control Policies and Control
Measures applied in case of suspicion or conformation of epizootic diseases updated
annually.
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FMD is a notifiable disease in Lebanon WAHIS
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No outbreak of FMD has been recorded in Lebanon since March 2010
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Mass vaccination has been applied in the whole country twice a year
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Capacity building and awareness supported.
FMD Current situation in Lebanon 2/2
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Data collecting and communication program.
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Update of the Quarantine law and risk profiling.
Strengthening Lebanese Quarantine Veterinary Services, FWC COM 2011 - LOT 1
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Financial requirements provided.
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Support and assistance from IOs
OIE Twinning Project (Italy – Lebanon)
It is clearly established that the impact of FMD is being
reduced to no occurrence by the control measures
implemented (vaccination & biosecurity)
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Mass vaccination is conducted twice yearly in all Lebanon, considered as 1
epidemiology unit and the vaccine applied is safe and potent.
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It is matching with field strains identified in 2010, A Iran 05 & O panasia,
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The vaccination coverage is measured at animal level (number of animals
vaccinated/total number of susceptible animals): All cattle vaccinated and sheep and
goat in high risk spot areas.
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Regular inspection missions are conducted by the VS to assess level of compliance with
the biosecurity measures and movement control using mainly the animal
identification system and the registration of farms.
• Table vaccination numbers of FMD in provinces
during 2013
Provinces
Cattle
Sheep & Goat
Baalbeck
15 000
200
Mount Lebanon
8 500
65
North Lebanon
7000
50
Akkar
12 000
190
South Lebanon
6 500
60
Nabatiyeh
9 000
55
Bekaa
19 000
185
Description of FMD control strategy
Aim & Rationale:
1- PCP Stage 1 accomplishment
2- Embarking Stage 2:
a- Strategic plan reducing FMD impact
b- Development of enabling relevant environment
3- Ongoing monitoring &risk mitigation
4-Annual updating
5- Support & Assistance of IOs
Accomplishment PCP Stage 1
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To have a comprehensive plan to gain insight into the epidemiology and socioeconomic impact of FMD:
The Veterinary Services in Lebanon established a strategic plan (2010-2015) for surveillance
and control of major animal diseases prevailing in the country including FMD and PPR, and
where Lebanon is considered as one epidemiological unit : link to the Project……
In this project the followings are described:
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The distribution of FMD in the country is well described and understood and a
‘working hypothesis’ of how FMD circulates in the country has been developed,
Socio-economic impacts of FMD on different stakeholders have been estimated.
Identification of circulating FMD strains based on the samples taken in 2009/2010
from outbreaks isolates and tested in Pirbright Reference Laboratory
There has been progress towards developing an enabling environment for control
activities.
The country demonstrates transparency and commitment to participating in
regional FMD control with neighboring countries (Syria and Jordan).
Important risk hotspots for FMD transmission are identified, through collecting
data and establishing a computerized system
To enter stage 2:
A strategic FMD control plan that has the aim of reducing the impact
of FMD in at least one zone or husbandry sector is developed
Strategic plan adopted
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Is there an official and documented FMD control strategy?
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Is this strategy endorsed officially by the Veterinary Services?
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Are the activities clearly designed to mitigate the risk posed by FMD in the target zone(s)/sector(s)?
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Have the likely impacts (positive and negative) of the control measures on all stakeholders been considered?
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Have key stakeholders been consulted and do they endorse this strategy?
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Does the strategic plan include measurable targets to reduce the impact of FMD?
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Does it include measurable targets/indicators for implementation?
Stakeholder support
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Quality indicators
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Are the roles and responsibilities for veterinary staff, farmers and other stakeholders clearly defined in the
strategy?
Is there a specified timeline for implementation of the strategy?
5 years (2010-2015)
Is there a specific budget estimated to implement planned activities?
Is there a specific funding mechanism to implement FMD-related activities?
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Ongoing monitoring of circulating strains and risk in
different husbandry systems:
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Lebanon is considered as one epidemiological unit and risk of
reintroduction of the disease being considered using:
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robust epidemiological data collected from all provinces with risk analysis.
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With respect to the system of rearing, 30% of the livestock is raised in large
scale commercial farms where products are sold to slaughter houses & to
factories to be processed. The rest is being reared in small scale farms not
exceeding 10 cows / farm.
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A sero-survey, specifically designed to estimate FMD incidence been done
regularly through all the territory especially in high spots risk areas and at
border lines.
Risk based control measures are implemented for all the
territory, based on the FMD strategic control plan
developed in Stage 1.
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More particularly on border lines with Syria where transhumance
sometime going on.(collaboration with Syria reduced the potential
occurrence).
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The Fanar Laboratory is conducting testing and vaccine monitoring.
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Lebanon is mainly an importing country (85% of its need). Control
measures are strictly implemented on BIPs and import requirements
(import from FMD free countries and quarantine measures at origin) are
respected.
There is further development of an enabling environment
for control measures:
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The organizational structure for FMD control with differentiation of roles and
responsibilities is well described in the strategic plan and enforced by the laws of
the country allowing the VS to apply all control measures needed.
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The VS organize regular meetings with public and private stakeholders, including
private veterinarians on the implementation of FMD control measures, early
warning and extension programs.
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Also training courses for field vets on FMD surveillance and outbreak
investigation are regularly held, some under IOs umbrella.
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Stakeholders report suspected cases of FMD regularly to the VS but all were
confirmed non FMD ones until to day.
An annual revision of the strategic plan of 2010 is
conducted and more aggressive control strategy been
developed:
 that has the aim of eliminating FMD from at least a zone of the
country (the Grand Beirut Mohafaza),
 To reach OIE official recognition of its plan (PCP stage 3).
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The strategy include a contingency plan for rapid detection and
effective response activities to all FMD outbreaks if occurred.
 The plan is also endorsed by high level authorities and main
stakeholders in the country.
Conclusion
a- Lebanon is fulfilling PCP stage 2 requirements and embarking to stage 3.
b- The VS with the collaboration of FAO/OIE/EU are enforcing and
updating the strategic plan on surveillance of major animal diseases.
c- Strengthening capabilities and capacities of the VS to overcome gaps.
d- Improvement of the capabilities of the national laboratory.
e- Encouraging communication, awareness and more involvement of the
stakeholders and the private sector.
f- Continuous strict control of risk high spots and movement of animals.