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OIE Response to the HPAI Threat in the OIE Response to the HPAI Threat in the SADC RegionSADC Region

1st SADC Meeting on Avian Influenza Pretoria, South Africa 7-9 March 2006

Sub Regional Representation for SADC

Dr Bonaventure Mtei

World Organisation for Animal Health

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Presentation

Analysis of the global situationAnalysis 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 virusThe 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 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 situationWhat is new about the current global situation

Behavior of the H5N1 “Asian strain”

Worldwide consequences wild birds role international trade and movements of

animals, commodities and people

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Economic and social consequences of the Economic and social consequences of the current crisiscurrent 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

Analysis of the global situation (4)

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Analysis of the global situation (5)

Pandemic potential 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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New conceptsNew conceptsInternational 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

OIE Proposals (2)

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Major ConcernsMajor Concerns

Reliability of diagnosis, rapid confirmation of suspected cases

When and how to use vaccination

Bio security - Bio safety measures

Sustainability of resources invested

OIE Proposals (3)

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In response to these concernsIn 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

OIE Proposals (4)

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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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PartnershipsPartnershipsNetworks, 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

OIE Proposals (6)

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Provision of Support to SADC

Technical issuesTechnical issues

PartnershipsPartnerships

MechanismsMechanisms

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Technical issues (1)

Reduce virus load circulating in poultry and Reduce virus load circulating in poultry and wild birdswild 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: 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 authoritiesNGOs and Civil Societies

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Mechanisms (1)

International

SADC Secretariat

SADC Member States

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Mechanisms (2)

International levelInternational 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 levelSADC Regional levelSupport SADC programs reflecting international level

activitiesCapacity 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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National levelNational 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

Mechanisms (4)

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Mechanisms (5)

National levelNational 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-Ensuring good governance to address emerging and re-emerging animal disease threats”emerging animal disease threats”

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““Performance, Vision and Strategy for Veterinary Services”Performance, Vision and Strategy for Veterinary Services”

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““Terrestrial Animal Health Code 2005”Terrestrial Animal Health Code 2005”

Thank you for your attention