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Avian and Human Influenza Control and Preparedness Emergency Project
Tags: CAMBODIA, ASIA, THE WORLD BANK, HPAI, AVIAN FLU, PREPAREDNESS, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL PROTECTION,
Full title of the project:
Avian and Human Influenza Control and Preparedness Emergency Project (AHICPEP) – Component A
Contribution:
USD 1 367 595
27/07/2010-30/04/2013
Project code:
OSRO/CMB/901/WBK
Objective:
To minimize the level of infection of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) viruses in Cambodia.
Key partners:
Department of Animal Health and Production (DAPH) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM).
Beneficiaries reached:
Animal health officers at the central and village levels, as well as poultry sector stakeholders, the general population in Cambodia and neighbouring countries.
Activities implemented:
- Carried out field missions to support DAPH in finalizing animal health and production legislation.
- Developed extensive training tools for village animal health workers and DAPH offices.
- Provided technical and logistical expertise to the National Veterinary Research Institute and DAHP, in support of HPAI investigation and veterinary measures.
- Conducted a poultry value chain analysis for the Phnom Penh market.
- Developed an innovative approach across 15 villages through the implementation of the Healthy Livestock, Healthy Village, Better Life programme, in close collaboration with the World Bank.
- Carried out workshops with provincial DAPH chiefs, district veterinarians and NCDM on the review and implementation of AHICPEP and Healthy Livestock, Healthy Village, Better Life activities; HPAI awareness; and participatory data collection methods best suited for community/village level animal health interventions.
- Analysed the findings of knowledge, attitude and practice surveys conducted under the project to review the experiences and recommendations of communities that have been directly affected by HPAI.
Impact:
- Strengthened the capacity of veterinary services, including private sector village animal health workers.
- Enhanced HPAI surveillance and response.
- Reduced risk and spread of HPAI outbreaks.
OSRO/CMB/901/WBK