The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Global Health Security activity strengthens Zambia’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to zoonotic diseases.
The USAID-funded FAO Global Health Security activity works with the Zambian Ministries of Health, Fisheries and Livestock, Agriculture, and the Zambia National Public Health Institute to strengthen animal health systems through a multi-sectoral One Health approach. A One Health approach recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are interconnected. USAID’s FAO global health security activity is playing a vital role in keeping Zambians safe from zoonotic disease outbreaks through a wide range of programming including strengthening the veterinary laboratory and surveillance systems, training frontline animal health workers, and addressing the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance.
GOALS
GOAL ONE
Improve national capacities for preparedness, early detection, reporting and response to zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance threats.
GOAL TWO
Improve strategies to reduce risks from zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance by strengthening One Health platforms and the capacity of animal health professionals, the private sector, and communities.
GOAL THREE
Create a policy environment that facilitates national and local commitment and allocation of resources for improved detection, prevention and control of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.
KEY RESULTS FOR 2023
- Provided technical support during 14 zoonotic disease outbreaks.
- Trained 108 GRZ staff in strategies to address antimicrobial resistance, strengthen laboratory systems, and zoonotic disease surveillance.
- Launched the first In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training program. The graduates of this program are the first line of defense against zoonotic disease outbreaks
