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Project

Wildlife-related Zoonotic Diseases among Pastoralists in Uganda
 

Uganda
Project ID
106152
Total Funding
CAD 434,340.00
IDRC Officer
Thierry Baldet
Project Status
Completed
End Date
Duration
48 months

Lead institution(s)

Project leader:
Dr. Samuel Mugisha
Uganda

Summary

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases are of increasing concern worldwide. Most of these diseases are of animal origin (zoonotic).Read more

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases are of increasing concern worldwide. Most of these diseases are of animal origin (zoonotic). While risk of zoonotic disease is related to wildlife-livestock-human interaction, it is amplified by poverty, environmental degradation and social vulnerability. The East African context presents a high-risk situation. Livestock and wild animals come into close contact while using limited water resources and pastures near national parks and tourist resorts. Disease transmission from wildlife to livestock and people affects community development, public health, food security, wildlife protection and business (tourism, value chains). Using an Ecohealth approach, researchers will conduct a serological survey to determine the distribution of major zoonotic diseases among pastoral communities, livestock and wildlife in proximity to a national park. They will carry out ecological, social and economic studies to assess the impact of such diseases on public health and income generation (value chains, tourism). And, they will develop multi-stakeholder strategies to reduce vulnerability and risk with respect to zoonotic diseases among pastoralist communities in the Ugandan cattle corridor. The project is expected to generate results that can be used to guide public health and development policies across various sectors.

Research outputs

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Artículo
Language:

English

Summary

Brucellosis is the commonest zoonotic infection worldwide causing human suffering and economic losses through affected livestock. Symptoms are similar to other febrile syndromes such as malaria and typhoid fever and it is often easily misdiagnosed, resulting in underreporting and misdirected treatments. The study was conducted in pastoralist rangelands. Females and households with six to ten members were more likely to seek health care at government facilities, while those with tertiary education were less likely, after the first provider. Improved geographical access needs to be matched with good quality basic services, adequate medicines, qualified health personnel and regular supportive supervision.

Author(s)
Kansiime, Catherine
Articles de revue
Language:

English

Summary

Brucellosis is the commonest zoonotic infection worldwide causing human suffering and economic losses through affected livestock. Symptoms are similar to other febrile syndromes such as malaria and typhoid fever and it is often easily misdiagnosed, resulting in underreporting and misdirected treatments. The study was conducted in pastoralist rangelands. Females and households with six to ten members were more likely to seek health care at government facilities, while those with tertiary education were less likely, after the first provider. Improved geographical access needs to be matched with good quality basic services, adequate medicines, qualified health personnel and regular supportive supervision.

Author(s)
Kansiime, Catherine
Article
Language:

English

Summary

Brucellosis is the commonest zoonotic infection worldwide causing human suffering and economic losses through affected livestock. Symptoms are similar to other febrile syndromes such as malaria and typhoid fever and it is often easily misdiagnosed, resulting in underreporting and misdirected treatments. The study was conducted in pastoralist rangelands. Females and households with six to ten members were more likely to seek health care at government facilities, while those with tertiary education were less likely, after the first provider. Improved geographical access needs to be matched with good quality basic services, adequate medicines, qualified health personnel and regular supportive supervision.

Author(s)
Kansiime, Catherine
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