Tag: Berhanu Bedane

Zimbabwe Among Selected Nations for AMR Multi-Partner Trust (MPTF) Fund Phase Two

Michael Gwarisa

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe is one of three countries in the World Health Organization Africa Region (WHO Afro) eligible to apply for the second phase of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), following the successful completion of phase one. The fund aims to catalyze and accelerate One Health approaches to AMR in low- and middle-income countries, with a key focus on supporting the implementation of National Action Plans (NAPs). During the official close-out of phase one, Dr. Lawrance Dinginya, Director of Veterinary Technical Services, speaking on behalf of…

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FAO teams up with Zimbabwe and Mozambique in fighting Foot and Mouth Disease O and Theileriosis

Kuda Pembere

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has availed US$500 000 for the implementation of the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) between Zimbabwe and Mozambique to enhance the mitigation of theileriosis while controlling the spread of Food and Mouth Disease (FMD) Serotype O across Southern Africa. By Kuda Pembere To both countries, the control of these diseases is important for the improvement of food and nutrition security alongside access to markets for livestock and their products. The TCP according to FAO is not considered a stand-alone intervention by…

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