Since 2021, the SEGA – One Health Network has included non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in its thematic clusters.
These include diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases.
The aim?
To help reduce NCD-related mortality and morbidity.
STRATEGIC ORIENTATIONS
Monitoring
Case definitions, indicators, target/covered population…
Sharing experience and knowledge
integrating human, animal and environmental healthOn control systems to identify common denominators and generate joint actions in terms of prevention
Integration into FETP
integration of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer monitoring into FETP-Frontline and FETP Master trainings
ACHIEVEMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES
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[... 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.[... 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[... 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.[... 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[... 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 -[... lire plus]