Jean Marc Feussom

Veterinary epidemiologist, Risk Communication and One Health Expert

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

Revivez la formation au Cabo Verde
À Praia, des experts africains lusophones ont renforcé leurs compétences sur ARIS pour améliorer la collecte et l’analyse des données zoosanitaires.
▶️ Regardez la vidéo et découvrez les temps forts!
#AnimalHealth #ARIS
https://t.co/bEivdKYTiX

[Alexis | Nyandwi 🇷🇼 @alexnyandwiii]

📢 Happening Today | Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
Veterinary and animal health experts from across Eastern Africa have gathered in Kigali for the Regional Training on Strengthening Surveillance Capacities for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and other transboundary animal diseases.

Convened by the Pan-African Secretariat for PPR Eradication (PAPS), hosted by AU-IBAR and funded by the European Union, the training aims to strengthen regional surveillance, enhance early detection and response, and accelerate Africa's goal of eradicating PPR by 2030.

#PPR2030AnimalHealth #Kigali

[ISAAA_AfriCenter @afri_isaaa]

It is World Zoonoses Day today. Today, we celebrate everyone who has been working hard to eliminate zoonoses, and insist on the need for vaccination, responsible animal care, food safety, and environmental hygiene.

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

En Guinée, la mission du PAPS poursuit l’évaluation des progrès dans la lutte contre la #PPR. Les échanges avec les autorités et les partenaires techniques renforcent la coordination et accélèrent les actions vers #PPR2030. Prochaines étapes: visites de terrain et discussions

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

Rwanda is hosting the Regional Training on Strengthening #PPR Surveillance in Eastern Africa. Over the next days, veterinary experts will strengthen surveillance, data management & regional collaboration to accelerate #PPR2030. Supported by @EU, #PAPS. #PPR2030 #AnimalHealth

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

Good data ➡️ good evidence ➡️ good policy ➡️ thriving fishing communities.

Last week in Antananarivo, we trained #Madagascar's #fisheries officials in AFAData under #FishGov2. Another step towards harmonised, trusted fisheries #data for Africa.

https://t.co/vpokI9m9RR

#AFAData

[H.E Moses Vilakati @MosesVilakati]

Sustainable aquaculture and fisheries are vital for food security, jobs , trade, and climate resilience.

By investing in innovation , responsible practices , and healthy ecosystems, we secure a thriving #BlueEconomy for Africa today and for generations to come.

@AU_DARBE @OurOceanOOC

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

📢 Save the Date! On the sidelines of the @AfDB_Group Annual Meeting in Brazzaville, AU-IBAR, AU-PANVAC, FAO & WOAH, is hosting a high-level dialogue on investment & resource mobilization to eradicate PPR in Africa. help build a #PPR-free resilient Africa! https://t.co/XJTIqSuH6L

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

🎥 Watch H.E. Mr Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment at the African Union Commission, address the high-level strategic dialogue on #PPR2030 and resilient livestock systems in Africa.

https://t.co/vmLuJrMuMD

[H.E Moses Vilakati @MosesVilakati]

I recently had the privilege of attending a Working Lunch on #PPR2023 Resource Mobilisation held in Brazzaville on 28 May 2025, in the lead-up to the Side Event on Investment and Resource Mobilisation for PPR Eradication and Climate-Resilient Livestock Systems in Africa. @au_ibar

[H.E Moses Vilakati @MosesVilakati]

The discussions underscored the critical importance of forging stronger partnerships and securing sustainable financing to accelerate progress toward a PPR-free Africa by 2030. Participants also recognised and appreciated the invaluable support provided by @FAOAfrica & @au_ibar

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

🎥 Missed the Brazzaville Side Event?
Discover the key messages on resource mobilization for animal health & learn why investing in livestock systems is essential for achieving free #PPR2030.

▶️ Watch & join the movement towards a PPR-free Africa. https://t.co/8elhoHQSCr

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

Fragmented systems need coordination.

Through the #RAFFS Project, supported by @gatesfoundation, we worked with AU MSs & RECs to strengthen feed & fodder resilience across six pilot countries.

Evidence. Coordination. Innovation. Inclusion. Policy reform.

Resilience is built.

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

In Praia, Cabo Verde, animal health specialists from Lusophone African countries improved their ARIS skills 4 better data quality & disease surveillance.
▶️ Watch field video on the PAPS initiative, hosted by AU-IBAR with EU support.
#PPR2030 #ARIS

https://t.co/TZdpRf7lwx

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

Just one day to go in Praia, Cabo Verde! Lusophone African countries are improving their Animal Resources Information System skills and exchanging ideas to enhance surveillance systems in support of the #PPR2030 goal. Organized by PAPS & AU-IBAR, funded by the EU.

#AnimalHealth

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

In #SierraLeone’s Mano River communities, livestock keepers🐐 like Mariama Doumbia are learning to prevent, detect & respond to #PPR protecting their livelihoods and future.“Every healthy animal brings hope to my family.”

Read more: https://t.co/zY7Pk6tqH8

#AnimalHealth

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

Funded postgraduate opportunity!#UniversityOfGhana invites applications for the MPhil in Marine Science & the MPhil in #Fisheries Science, with up to two AU-IBAR-sponsored places under the SIDA-funded programme.

👉https://t.co/u1x65deW8P; https://t.co/oZwMGzImIF

#MarineScience

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

If you're attending the AfFB meeting in Brazzaville, you're invited to AU-IBAR's side event on “Investment & Resource Mobilization for PPR Eradication & Climate-Resilient Livestock Systems in Africa.”

📅 Save the date: May 28, 2026!

#PPREradication

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

Today during @AfDB_Group annual meeting, we reinforced commitment to the future of Africa's livestock systems & engaged in discussions on enhancing partnerships, elevating investment levels, mobilising innovative finance & fortifying animal health systems in Africa 🌍.

#PPR2030

[AU-IBAR @au_ibar]

🎙️ On Rural Farmers Radio- RFM 98.7 @SierraLeone, the Pan African Secretariat for PPR Eradication discussed the fight against #PPR, a disease threatening livelihoods & food security in Africa.

Tune in 4 insights on livestock farming & efforts to reach the #PPR2030 goal.