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September 15, 2025
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AU Calls for integrated surveillance systems to curb Trypanosomiasis in Africa

AU Calls for integrated surveillance systems to curb Trypanosomiasis in Africa

According to AU-IBAR, trypanosomiasis affects 38 of Africa’s 55 countries, placing 50 million cattle at risk, with an estimated 3 million deaths annually. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The African Union is urging member states to adopt integrated surveillance systems combining human, animal, and vector data to combat trypanosomiasis across the continent. This call was made during the 37th Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) in Nairobi, emphasizing innovative One Health technologies.

  • Trypanosomiasis affects 38 of Africa's 55 countries, putting 50 million cattle at risk and causing an estimated 3 million deaths annually.
  • Dr. Huyam Salih, Director of the AU’s Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), highlighted the need for geospatial tools and mobile diagnostics to monitor tsetse fly distribution.
  • The disease incurs an economic cost of USD 5 billion annually, with 6 million people at risk of contracting Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT).

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