30 new field epidemiologists in Madagascar
On October 18, 2024, 30 new field epidemiologists were certified in Madagascar. This new wave of certification brings to 119 the number of Malagasy professionals trained to identify and manage health threats in the country. A short training course to build capacity Over a 13-week period, these 30 healthcare professionals[... lire plus]
Training regional laboratory technicians in equipment maintenance
From October 14 to 18, 12 laboratory technicians from the region will be training at LA2M in Madagascar. On the program? Small equipment maintenance. Ensuring the longevity of equipment is just as crucial as acquiring it. With this in mind, a regional training course dedicated to the maintenance of[... lire plus]
22 new field epidemiologists certified in Comoros to deal with health crises
In the Comoros, 22 healthcare professionals have been certified as part of the Frontline One Health (FETP) training program in field epidemiology. This training is part of the Indian Ocean Commission's (IOC) SEGA - One Health Network. These professionals reinforce the country's capacity to detect, prevent and combat epidemics. This[... lire plus]
Health – climate change and operational research: a regional scientific seminar for joint action
A scientific seminar dedicated to climate change and infectious risks in the Indian Ocean was held in Mauritius on September 12 and 13, 2024. The aim? To strengthen the region's response and adaptation capacities through operational research. The CC-RIO project: anticipating the spread of dengue fever and leptospirosis Supported[... lire plus]
4 priorities identified following the One Health workshop in Comoros
A national One Health workshop was held in the Comoros from August 20 to 22, 2024. Objective: to strengthen intersectoral coordination. This workshop focused on developing a joint action plan to strengthen coordination between human and animal health. It enabled : define the common challenges involved in implementing the One[... lire plus]
Supporting Madagascar in the fight against rabies
Since 2022, Madagascar has been at the heart of rabies vaccination campaigns carried out as part of the Indian Ocean Commission's (IOC) SEGA - One Health Network. As part of this initiative, 60,296 dogs and cats have been vaccinated in various parts of the country. The aim? To protect[... lire plus]
A mobile veterinary clinic for Mauritius
Mauritius's first mobile veterinary clinic was inaugurated on July 08, 2024. The acquisition was made possible by the SEGA - One Health Network of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). With the support of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU). Without further ado, a team[... lire plus]
Launch of the first Master’s degree in field epidemiology in the Indian Ocean
Accredited in the first quarter of 2024, Indianoceania's first Master's degree in Field Epidemiology was officially launched in July 2024. Supported by the Agence française de développement and the European Union, this Master's degree is a major outcome of the SEGA - One Health Network. Why this Master's degree?[... lire plus]
+25 certified field epidemiologists for Comoros… and Indianoceania
25 Comorian healthcare professionals received their FETP-Frontline One Health certification on May 10, 2024. This is the second Comorian cohort. The certificate ceremony was held at the School of Medicine and Public Health in Moroni (Comoros). What is FETP-Frontline One Health? This short training course in field epidemiology is[... lire plus]
Seychelles: One Health national platform and action plan
The month of April was marked by several events contributing to the strengthening of health safety in the Seychelles. Certification of 18 field epidemiologists, handover of equipment, setting up of a national One Health platform, One Health workshop... National platform: memorandum of understanding signed On April 19, on the sidelines[... lire plus]
Field epidemiology: 18 Seychellois certified
On April 19, at the Savoy, Seychelles celebrated the certification of the very first cohort to successfully complete the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP-Frontline). A first cohort for Seychelles Comprising 18 healthcare professionals, this cohort began its training in February 2024. The 13-week course combines theory and practice. Supported[... lire plus]
The FETP Master is finally accredited!
The FETP Master's degree is finally accredited. This 2-year course in field epidemiology will be supported and coordinated by the SEGA - One Health Network of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). It will be supported by the Mauritius Institute of Health (MIH). In concrete terms, what does this Master's[... lire plus]
Health security in the Indo-Pacific: new IOC – AFD partnership
The Agence française de développement (AFD) has granted 6.5 million euros to the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) as part of its new program to strengthen health security in the Indo-Pacific region. This IOC-AFD partnership is part of a concerted effort to strengthen coordination and response capacity in the face[... lire plus]
Dengue fever in Mauritius: what is the SEGA – One Health Network doing?
Mauritius is currently facing an epidemic of Dengue fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. To tackle this health threat, the country can count on the support of the SEGA - One Health Network. This support is first and foremost upstream. How do we do this? By strengthening surveillance,[... lire plus]
FETP-Frontline: launch of the first cohort in Seychelles
On January 22, 20 Seychellois healthcare professionals began training in field epidemiology. This is the first FETP-Frontline One Health cohort in the Seychelles. Training combining theory and practice This training course is aligned with the One Health approach. Over 13 weeks, participants will acquire essential skills in disease detection, surveillance[... lire plus]
P3 Laboratory: 4 questions to Dr Mohammad Iqbal Issack
The Mauritius Ministry of Health and Welfare now has a level 3 (P3) biosafety laboratory. This laboratory was provided by the IOC's SEGA - One Health Network, thanks to support from the Agence française de développement and the European Union. Infectious diseases expert Dr Mohammad Iqbal Issack explains the[... lire plus]
