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Joint human and animal vaccination programs (JHAVPs) are interventions that have been known to improve health care access and outcomes among livestock and pastoral communities, like those in Kapoeta County of #SouthSudan. These individuals live in hard-to-reach areas, making it difficult to access routine health services, such as immunization and other primary health care services.   The CORE Group Partner’s Project (#CGPP) often implements Global Health Security (GHS) activities, such as JHAVPs, to reduce the spread of zoonotic disease across countries like South Sudan. GHS is similar to the #OneHealth approach, which works to coordinate interventions related to human, animal, and environmental health.   Take a look at CGPP's results from their most recent JHAVP in the cattle camps of Kapoeta. A total of 3,627 people and 62,154 livestock were vaccinated and treated against various communicable diseases. Jemima Tumalu #HumanHealth #AnimalHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #CommunityHealth

Avian influenza (H5N1) is spreading rapidly from birds to mammals, including dairy cows and even people. This dangerous virus poses a significant public health risk, especially if it mutates to spread between humans. We need stronger surveillance, animal vaccinations, worker protections, and support for safer, more humane farming practices. Learn more about this crisis and what we can do to prevent a pandemic in our blog: https://lnkd.in/ggbNTQRd Plus, sign our petition and demand action from USDA and HHS to protect animals, workers, and public health: https://lnkd.in/gaemSAB6 Together, we can make a difference!

🚨 FAO Urges Immediate Action as New Variants of Avian Influenza Threaten Asia and the Pacific 🚨 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging immediate action against Avian Influenza and new variants emerging in #Asia and the #Pacific region. 🔗Read more here : https://lnkd.in/dH4ZN3iU At WVEPAH, our immediate action is to provide field veterinarians and animal production specialists the latest knowledge about Avian Influenza, its diagnosis, control and prevention measures. 💉 With vaccination finally recognized by many countries as an important component of the control measures available, our Poultry modules provide the latest details about vaccines and vaccination programs. 📅 Explore our course offerings for 2024 and 2025 at www.wvepah.org. Credit: FAO / Giulio Napolitano #AvianInfluenza #VeterinaryEducation #PoultryHealth #AnimalWelfare #Vaccination #PublicHealth #FAO #WVEPAH

"Under the new strategy, a “badger vaccinator field force” will be set up to increase the number of badgers vaccinated." Hmmm, the bad vac field force ... "In the meantime, work on the development of a vaccine in cattle itself will be stepped up, with field trials undertaken in the coming months." Hmmm ... “The new announcement on bovineTB keeps badgers in the firing line. It focuses on badgers rather than cattle - when it is cattle that are the main spreaders of this cattle disease." Hmmm ... 🧐 #thinkingaboutthings #justanotherthought #thinkingdifferently #onebigchocolateeg #beavoice #beanecho #dotherightthing #stopthespread #dowehavetolivewithit #circular #donotstareatgoats #whatdoyouthink #wonderlust #wanderlust #wherediditcomefrom #whoknows #cananyonehelp #donotgowiththeflow #dejavu #onebigchocolateegg https://lnkd.in/e9E-tPFX

👩🌾 Want to cut costs and improve livestock health? Here’s how: - Timely Vaccinations: Prevent costly disease outbreaks and protect your animals. - Local Feed Solutions: Find affordable, nutritious options that reduce feed costs. - Regular Water Quality Monitoring: Ensure clean, safe water for your livestock’s wellbeing. At Doorcas Africa, we’re here to help you implement effective, cost-saving strategies. Follow us for more insights! #SmartFarming #CostEffectiveFarming #HealthyFarming

🦟 Have you ever heard about the incredible vaccines for bees? They're so fascinating, especially how they work! Bees are very important to our food system because they help to pollinate about a third of the world's crops. Without them, many of our favourite foods would simply disappear! That's why Dalan Animal Health, which was founded by Annette Kleiser developed the first-ever honeybee vaccine to combat American Foulbrood, a bacterial disease that has been wiping out bee colonies. How the Vaccine Works: - A harmless version of the bacteria is introduced into the queen bee's diet, mixed into "queen candy" and fed by worker bees. - The queen eats the vaccine-laden food, which is passed on to her eggs. - This process triggers an immune response in her offspring, protecting the whole hive. Bee vaccines are still in their early stages, and it is hard to get them adopted because they cost $10 per queen bee. Dalan Animal Health is also working on vaccines for other animals! They are looking at vaccines for shrimp, insects and mosquitoes. This will help to make sure that people have enough to eat and stop diseases like malaria and dengue spreading. IT companies can help by supporting this work, which will mean more people knowing about how important insects are. This big effort, driven by people who really care, could protect the tiny creatures that keep our world going! https://lnkd.in/ewcTUqnx #SaveBees #BeeVaccines #BeeHealth #SustainableAgriculture #AmericanFoulbrood #InsectHealth #EcoInnovation #ProtectOurPlanet #ScienceForBees

Will bird flu be the next pandemic and could it cause a lockdown? What experts say? - There have been 46 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. during the 2024 outbreak, with almost all patients having contact with infected cattle or poultry. - Experts say it's unlikely this particular strain of bird flu would lead to a pandemic because it doesn't have the ability to spread efficiently between people. - Lockdowns are not likely to be the go-to measure for an H5N1 outbreak, as health officials can be more precise in stopping the spread through proactive measures. - Vaccines against H5N1 are in development, but there is no widespread vaccination program initiated in the U.S. at this time. - Precautions for the general public include avoiding raw milk, properly cooking poultry, and avoiding direct contact with sick or dead animals. #BirdFlu #H5N1 #PandemicPreparedness #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #HealthNews #VirusOutbreak #FluSeason #Vaccination #PreventiveMeasures #AnimalHealth #CDC #WHO #HealthSafety #Biosecurity #AvianInfluenza https://lnkd.in/gwN-Vp4D

Alhamdulillah! We've successfully completed the FMD vaccination of our farm animals today. May Allah protect us, our animals, and all farmers' livestock from harmful diseases. Importance of Scheduled Vaccination 1. *Protect against diseases* Immunize animals against life-threatening diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. 2. *Prevent outbreaks* Reduce the risk of disease outbreaks on the farm. 3. *Ensure herd health* Maintain the overall health and well-being of the farm animals. 4. *Support biosecurity* Strengthen the farm's biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission. By following a regular vaccination schedule, farmers can: - Reduce mortality rates - Minimize economic losses - Promote a healthy and productive farm environment.

#WorldZoonosesDay reminds us how interconnected our health is with the health of animals! 🐄 Over 60% of emerging infectious diseases are #zoonotic, posing risks to #animalhealth, #publichealth, and impacting economies and livelihoods. 👉 Regular livestock #vaccination 💉 helps prevent the spread and harm of zoonotic diseases.

World Animal Vaccination Day Each year, World Animal Vaccination Day is observed on April 20th to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinating animals against various infectious diseases. Let's remember two crucial aspects of animal vaccination: 1. Zoonotic Disease Control: Vaccinating animals helps control zoonotic diseases, reducing the risk of transmission to humans and promoting a healthier society. 2. Food Safety: Vaccinating farm animals contributes to safer food production by minimizing the prevalence of food-borne illnesses, ensuring the safety of our food supply. #WorldAnimalVaccinationDay #OneHealth #ZoonoticDiseases #FoodSafety #SustainableFuture 1. https://lnkd.in/gKmMhtSP 2. https://lnkd.in/gjyaRe6n 3. https://lnkd.in/gx8gPYs7