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World Organisation for Animal Health
Sub Regional Representation for SADC
Dr Bonaventure Mtei
OIE Response to the HPAI Threat in the
SADC Region
1st SADC Meeting on Avian Influenza
Pretoria, South Africa 7-9 March 2006
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Presentation
Analysis of the global situation
OIE proposals to address this situation
Provisions for Support to the SADC
Region
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Analysis of the global situation (1)
The Influenza virus
Very well known
Multi-host virus
High antigenic drifts, re-assortments and shifts
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Analysis of the global situation (2)
Characteristics of the virus
H and N surface proteins
H5 and H7 groups are considered as having
the highest potential for pathogenicity
including for humans
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Analysis of the global situation (3)
What is new about the current global situation
Behavior of the H5N1 “Asian strain”
Worldwide consequences
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wild birds role
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international trade and movements of
animals, commodities and people
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Analysis of the global situation (4)
Economic and social consequences of the
current crisis
High economic costs and negative social
consequences
Increase poverty
Add injury to the food insecurity in the SADC Region
Shift of public resources, under pressure from
possible pandemic
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Analysis of the global situation (5)
Pandemic potential
Related to increased virus load in the environment
through circulation in animal populations and potential
for re-assortment and/or mutation
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Analysis of the global situation (6)
60% of human pathogens are zoonotic
80% of animal pathogens are multi-host
75% of emerging diseases are zoonotic
80% of agents having a potential of bioterrorist use are
zoonotic pathogens
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OIE Proposals (1)
New concepts must be used to face emerging
animal diseases, including zoonosis like the HPAI
New partnerships and mechanisms at Global,
Regional and National levels
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OIE Proposals (2)
New concepts
International Public Good concept
Good governance and veterinary legislations
Appropriate infrastructure and resources of
Veterinary Administrations for strict enforcement of
legislations
Early detection and early reaction
Surveillance, transparency, pathogen confinement
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OIE Proposals (3)
Major Concerns
Reliability of diagnosis, rapid confirmation of
suspected cases
When and how to use vaccination
Bio security - Bio safety measures
Sustainability of resources invested
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OIE Proposals (4)
In response to these concerns
Compliance to OIE standards
Standards on safety of international movements
of animals and animal products
Use of standards on surveillance for assessment
of animal health status
Obligations on international notification/reporting
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OIE Proposals (5)
Standards on governance and quality of
Veterinary Administrations
Evaluation and audit tool (PVS)
Reference Laboratories
Standards on diagnostic methods and vaccine
quality
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OIE Proposals (6)
Partnerships
Networks, Fora, Agreements and mechanisms
Agreement OIE / SADC
GF-TADs mechanism
Agreement OIE/FAO
Agreement SADC / Private sector
Agreement OIE / World Bank/EU and other Donors
Collaboration with NGOs, Civil Societies and Community
Participation
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Provision of Support to SADC
Technical issues
Partnerships
Mechanisms
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Technical issues (1)
Reduce virus load circulating in poultry and
wild birds
ensure early detection and transparent reporting
guaranteed early reaction
confinement
humane stamping out
rapid confirmation of suspected cases and
or rumours
appropriate use of vaccination (if necessary)
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Technical issues (2)
Strict implementation of international standards on:
Governance and quality of Veterinary Services
Safe movement of animals and animal products
Zoning and compartmentalisation
Surveillance guidelines
Compliance with reporting/notification obligations
Humane methods for depopulation for disease
control purpose
OIE standards on laboratory procedures and
vaccines manufacturing
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Partnerships
FAO at the Sub Regional Level
WHO at Regional and Sub Regional Level
Private sector representatives
Donors
Governments through OIE Delegates (CVO)
Between veterinary and medical authorities
NGOs and Civil Societies
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Mechanisms (1)
International
SADC Secretariat
SADC Member States
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Mechanisms (2)
International level
International fora for alliances and partnerships
Improvement of governance and animal health
policies
Alliances between public / private sector and
donors
International fund for animal health to be
coordinated by the OIE in association with
partners
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Mechanisms (3)
SADC Regional level
Support SADC programs reflecting international level
activities
Capacity building for policy makers and private sector
Coordination of evaluation and audits of Veterinary
Administrations
Preparation of regional projects within the framework of
GF-TADs mechanisms
FAO/OIE sub regional representations and other regional
centres to support SADC Member States
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Mechanisms (4)
National level
Preparation of National plans and projects
Carry out evaluation of Veterinary Administrations
using both Auto and external audits mechanisms
Improve governance and policies to comply with
OIE standards
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Mechanisms (5)
National level (cont.)
Technical and economical evaluation of
appropriate investments in infrastructures
Setting up compensation funds for farmers with
insurance companies
Support to farmers, veterinarians and the industry
in terms of organisation and training
Support infrastructure investments, including
laboratories
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Conclusions
OIE documents entitled:
“Ensuring good governance to address emerging
and re-emerging animal disease threats”
and
“Performance, Vision and Strategy for Veterinary
Services”
and
“Terrestrial Animal Health Code 2005”
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Thank you for your attention