Events in Africa in 2010
ALGERIA
Sétif, Algeria (National event)
Duration: 10/04/2010, 9:00 am to 10/04/2010, 4:00 pm
Programme de la célébration de la journée mondiale de la rage Sétif, le lundi 04 octobre 2010. 9 h 00 – 9 h 30 : Inauguration officielle de la journée 9 h 30 – 9 h 50 : Objectifs de la journée mondiale de lutte contre la rage : Dr Slimi 9 h 50 – 10 h 20 : Situation de la rage humaine en Algérie : Représentant de l’INSP 10 h 20 – 10 h 40 : Situation épidémiologique de la rage animale en Algérie : représentant du MADR 10 h 40 – 11 h 00 : Débat 11 h 00 – 11 h 20 : Pause café 11 h 20 – 11 h 40 : La lutte contre la rage dans la wilaya de Sétif : représentant de la DSP de Sétif 11 h 40 – 12 h 00 : La rage clinique : ce qu’il faut connaître : Pr Lacheheb 12 h 00 – 12 h 20 : Vaccins et sérums contre la rage : importance de la chaîne du froid : Dr Issad Mourad (IPA) 12 h 20 – 12 h 40 : Débat 12 h 40 – 13 h 40 : Déjeuner 13 h 40 – 14 h 00 : Conduite à tenir devant une morsure : Dr Soufi Abderezzak (IPA) 14 h 00 – 14 h 20 : Rôle de la Gendarmerie Nationale dans la lutte contre la rage : représentant du CGGN 14 h 20 – 14 h 40 : Rôle des Collectivités Locales dans la lutte contre la rage : représentant du MICL 14 h 40 – 15 h 00 : Débat 15 h 00 – 15 h 20 : Vaccination des animaux contre la rage : Représentant du MADR 15 h 20 – 15 h 40 : Lutte contre les animaux errants : Représentant de HURBAL 15 h 40 – 16 h 00 : Stratégie intégrée de lutte contre la rage : Dr Slimi
Price:Gratuit
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Contact name: Djamel Slimi
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KENYA
Narok South district, Kenya (Local event)
Duration: 9/8/2010, 7:00 am to 11/8/2010, 6:00 pm
This annual event has been in existence since 2008 and it is a project of VSF-Germany, an organization that implements Animal health related projects. The vaccination campaign has always targeted domestic dogs owned by the Maasai pastoralist community in areas surrounding the Mara game reserve, Kenya. The following are the objectives of the rabies vaccination campaign: - Protect human population against bites from rabid dogs - Minimize livestock losses from rabies resulting from bites by rabid dogs - Attempt to restore wild dog population in the Mara game reserve. The population of wild dog has been decimated by rabies. The domestic dog is the main reservoir of rabies in the area. VSF-Germany has successfully carried out two major vaccination campaigns, in 2008 and 2009 achieving over 70% coverage. The estimated domestic dog population in the area is 20,000. Each household has an average 4 dogs mainly used by the herders. This year's vaccination campaign is proposed to start on 8th of September, and hopefully be completed after two months, 8th of Nov, 2010. Our approach has been to use trained Community Animal health workers and supervised by a veterinarian to carry out the vaccinations. We have the support of the Kenya veterinary service. The vaccinating teams move from village to village and announcing their arrival through loud speakers hoisted on their vehicles. Obviously before the start of the vaccination campaign some time is spent in publicity- posters, announcement in schools, churches, etc. We appreciate the vaccine support we have continued to receive from INTERVET through the Serengeti Canine Research center, Tanzania.
Price:Free
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Contact name: wachira kimunge
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Lupao Dog Market in Kakamega Central District, Western Province, Kenya (Local event)
Duration: 9/28/2010, 8:00am to 9/28/2010, 5:00pm
Every Thursday morning at 6:00am villagers enter majestically in the sleepy town of Lubao for their economic activity of dog selling by dragging them on bicycle and walking them too. This market is active all year round with average 100 dogs traded per week the highest among the five dog markets in Western Kenya. The females and males prices range Ksh. 400 and 850 respectively. There is lack of procedural movement permits and vaccination records of the dogs as the veterinary department is understaffed and the cost of vaccine to the locals is prohibitive. Dr. Nanyingi a researcher in infectious zoonotic diseases and District veterinary officer in neighboring Khwisero District in conjunction with local veterinarians and international research organizations is spearheading an ambitious campaign. He and doctors from the Kakamega provincial General Hospital envisages to educate the Public on the risk and exposure to rabies, management practices, vaccination regimes in dogs and post exposure prophylaxis to the rural community. They aim to launch of a rabies vaccine for every sold dog and resident veterinarian to continuously provide affordable vaccine on cost sharing basis of buyer and seller. Targeted population is 1200 persons and 200 dogs to be vaccinated. These will ensure that the public education on rabies will be enhanced and the status of all dogs will be free of rabies. The education will include use of pictures, posters and videos. While interactive sessions of the trainers and the community members for demonstration of the dangers will be included. We anticipate that with increased community awareness and disease free population the epidemic of rabies can be greatly reduced and eliminated in this area and neighboring dog markets.
Price:None
Event is open to public
To get more information: http://nanyingimark.blogspot.com/2010/03/spatio-temporal-epidemiology-of-dog.html
Site: http://nanyingimark.blogspot.com/2010/03/spatio-temporal-epidemiology-of-dog.html
Contact name: Dr. Mark Opiyo Nanyingi, District Veterinary Officer
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Asembo, Kenya (Local event)
World Rabies Day
Duration: 9/28/2010, 7am to 9/28/2010, 5pm
Dogs and Cats shall be presented for free anti-rabies vaccination at various locations within the district as directed by the district veterinary office. Those vaccinated previously are encouraged to bring along their certificates for signing. Free education regarding rabies prevention shall be carried out in schools within the district. This has gone a long way in improving rabies detection and early care seeking following dog-bites. KEMRI/CDC will make surplus vaccines available to the district veterinary office as to reach areas not covered during the day. The aim is to improve on the vaccine coverage and reduce rabies incidences in dogs and humans within Rarieda district. As with previous efforts , this years' campaign shall be done by KEMRI/CDC in conjunction with the district veterinary office as well as private practitioners in the area, all under the umbrella of the Kenya Veterinary Association (Nyanza Branch). All are welcome.
Price:None
Event is open to public
To get more information: Contact the District Veterinary Officer, Rarieda District
Contact name: Dr. Eric Ogola
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LIBERIA
Voinjama, Kolahun and Foya Cities, Liberia (National event)Rabies Awareness and Rabies Vaccination exercise
Duration: 09/25/2010, 10:00AM to 09/28/2010, 4:00PM
Due to lack of resources to carry on the World Rabies Day celebration in more parts of Liberia, we will do the below activities in 3 cities in Lofa County. Local radio stations/ Local Journalists will be invited to cover the activities. Painting of poster sheets with messages on the causes and ways of preventing rabies transmission. Parades in the capital cities of the three cities districts selected. An outreach rabies vaccination will also be done during the celebration. People will be asked to bring their dogs and cats for free rabies vaccination on that day.
Price:Free
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Contact name: Morris Darbo Jr.
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MOZAMBIQUE
Maputo, Mozambique (Local event)
Duration: 09/25/2010, 2:30pm to 09/25/2010, 4:00pm
MAPS and Maputo H3 have joined up for a rabies awareness walk! Bring your dog and join us on this fun walk / run in honor of rabies awareness and animal welfare. Entrance fee is 150Mt for adults, 100Mt for children, and dogs walk for free! Entrance fee includes a cold drink at the end and all proceeds go to MAPS.
Price:150Mt for Adult, 100Mt for Children, Dogs are free!
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Site: www.mapsmoz.weebly.com
Contact name: Tarryn Wilmot
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NAMIBIA
Oshakati, Namibia (National event)World Rabies Day
Duration: 09/27/2010, 8:30 am to 09/28/2010, 5:00 pm
Rabies Dialogue on 9/27/2010 organized jointly by the Veterinary Association of Namibia and the Directorate of Veterinary Services to be held in Oshakati. The dialogue will cover epidemiology, challenges and recommendations on control, discussing best practice, implementation of international guidelines on controls, awareness campaigns, post-exposure management and occupational risks. The dialogue will involve a wide range of stakeholders in both animal and human health. The dialogue is followed by Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Oshakati and adjacent towns of Ongwediwa and Ondangwa on the WRD on 9/28/2010.
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Contact name: Dr Alexander TOTO
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NIGERIA
Lagos and Nationwide, Nigeria (National event)National Rabies Vaccination project
Duration: 9/28/2010, to 9/28/2011,
The Nigeria SPCA is one of the oldest Animal organizations in Africa founded in 1947. The NSPCA is embarking on a one national vaccination campaigns to mark the golden jubilee of both Nigeria's independence and that of the NSPCA building a shelter. During the one year program,we plan to vaccinate thousands of dogs against rabies as well as treatment of other animals throughout Nigeria. We shall be running the project in association with various partners and stakeholders.
Price:Free
Event is open to public
To get more information: Nigeria SPCA 11 Gray St Sabo,Yaba,Lagos Tel.08037226279
Contact name: Emmanuel Eyoh
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Makurdi, Benue state and Abuja FCT, Nigeria (International event)
Rabies Awareness Walk(RAW)
Duration: September 27, 2010, 9:00am to September 29,2010, 1:00pm
The Rabies Awareness Walk(RAW) is aimed at creating awareness in the general public about rabies. There will be seminars and talk shows, a long distance walk, and lastly a free vaccination program for all dogs presented. The schedule is as follows: Sept 27th at 9:00am - Symposium on Rabies, Sept 28th at 9:00am - Rabies Awareness Walk, and on Sept 29th at 9:00am - Free vaccination. It promises to be an exciting program as there will be questions and answer sessions.
Price:$ 1.00
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Contact name: everard kasimanwuna
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Zaria, Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna State, Nigeria (Local event)
WRD Carnival procession and Play
Duration: September 28, 2010, 4pm to September 28, 2010, 7pm
There will be a moving carnival on and around the campus. People will be dressed in WRD logo branded shirts and masks and there will be a procession. A play by the Theater Arts will be enacted during the procession.
Price:Free
Event is open to public
Contact name: Dr Asabe Dzikwi
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ikeja, lagos, Nigeria (Local event)
World Rabies Day
Duration: 10/28/2010, 10:00am to 10/28/2010, 4:00pm
Lectures/talks by veterinary doctors and medical doctors from the State Ministry of Health. Also a dog parade / walk, etc. against rabies.
Price:free
Event is open to public
To get more information: 08033445224, 08053534371
Contact name: benny udom
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Abeokuta, Nigeria (Local event)
Save Nigerians from Rabies
Duration: 9/28/2010, 10:00 am to 9/29/2010, 4:00 pm
A rabies awareness lecture on animal rabies and humans, morbidity and mortality of dog related injuries and work-related hazards among veterinarians on the first day, followed by a rabies walk round the town. On the second day, there will be free vaccination of dogs against rabies in four different centers in the state.
Price:Free
Event is open to public
Contact name: AJADI ADETOLA
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SIERRA LEONE
Bo, Makenie, Pujehun, Freetown, Sierra Leone (National event)spay/neuter your pets to help alleviate poverty
Duration: 09/25/2010, 10:00am to 09/28/2010, 2:00pm
Because of virtually no resources, we will still continue with public education like last year. We will start with a press briefings where local journalists will be invited. Before the press briefing start, documentaries on thematic animal welfare issues compiled in the past years and those from other countries will be shown. Our findings about animal welfare status and recommendations will be presented in a form of a position paper. During day 2 we will organize an animal quiz competition between the established Humane Society Youth Clubs. Day 3, we shall organize a radio discussion and phone in program in one of the local radio stations and replay on other radio stations. This event will be organized by us in collaboration with Bo/City councils, Defense for Vulnerable and Humane Society Youth Clubs.
Price:FREE
Event is open to public
Contact name: Tom Sandi
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SOUTH AFRICA
Vhembe District, South Africa (Local event)Provincial world rabies day celebration
Duration: 9/28/2010, 8:00am to 01/10/2010, 4:00pm
From the 28th to the 30th of SEPTEMBER 2010, the proceedings will be roadshows from various villages around Mutale municipality by Dept of Agric and Dept of Health officials, and on the 1st of Oct 2010 the Provincial rabies awareness event will be at Mutale community hall with the executive major delivering rabies awareness speech.
Price:free
Event is open to public
To get more information: contact Mr Takalani at 0732656939 or Makgato at 0829039410
Site: www.worldrabiesday.org
Contact name: Makgato R T
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TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, United Republic of (National event)ZANZIBAR RABIES VACCINATION CAMPAIGN - 2010
Duration: 9/25/2010, 8:00 AM to 9/28/2010, 1:00 PM
This campaign will consist of two activities at the same time. 1. Rabies vaccination, we expect to vaccinate more than 2000 dogs and cats. 2. Rabies awareness, this will be done through different media of providing education to local communities such as Posters, care guides, slogan, Radio and TV.
Price:FREE
Event is open to public
To get more information: RADIO, NEWSPAPER, POSTERS, CARE GUIDES AND SLOGAN
Site: www.zspcazanzibar.4t.com
Contact name: ALI ABDALLA JUMA
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TOGO
Lomé, Togo (National event)WRD celebration in TOGO
Duration: 9/26/2010, 8:00 am to 9/28/2010, 8:00 pm
6 TV and radio programs for school boys and girls on rabies prevention. The state TV will be the principal partner of the whole manifestation during the 3 days. At the same time, 75 journalists will be trained on rabies prevention.
Price:Free
Event is open to public
To get more information: Radio and TV programm only
Site: TV program
Contact name: WATEBA IHOU MAJESTE
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ZAMBIA
Lusaka, Zambia (Local event)Rabies Awareness
Duration: 09/25/2010, 10:00am to 09/26/2010, 5:00pm
Lusaka Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is spearheading this mass public awareness campaign about rabies. Because it is an endemic disease in Zambia which has had scant to no publicity with regard to prevention and treatment, we feel we need to make it a priority, in conjunction with World Rabies Day, which is held on September 28th every year. There are many deaths in Zambia from rabies, and sadly a recently conducted study showed that records are no longer kept, and prevention and treatment advise is poorly supported or promoted within the departments that should be responsible for this public health issue. Mr. Paul Richards, CEO of ICC has agreed to sponsor 350 school children from compound schools to attend the Munda Wanga event, where LAWS committee members and Munda Wanga education staff will educate them about rabies, using power-point and interactive activities, as well as a PG 13 film on rabies. This event will be open to the public as well, and will be the main focus for dedicated educational events. Mr. Bradford Machila, Minister for Livestock and Agriculture has kindly agreed to open the Rabies event held at Munda Wanga on the 25th September. There will also be a fund raising and awareness event at Adventure City on Sunday 26th September, where people can sponsor school children, or adults, to do a water Splash (slide). Several schools will be participating, but this event will have less official educational activities, (rather leaflet handouts) and be more about fun and fund raising. The American International School plans to make it their big day out! The British High Commissioner will also be attending, and the US Ambassador has been asked to support us as well.
Price:ZKW 25,000
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Contact name: Gilly Hill
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Racecourse Compound, Kitwe, Zambia (Local event)
Duration: 09/25/2010, 9:00am to 09/25/2010, 3:00pm
Kitwe Animal Welfare Society in conjunction with the Government Veterinary department and Kitwe Council will hold our 3rd Rabies campaign offering free inoculation as well as dipping and worming in the Racecourse compound area. We expect to vaccinate 700 dogs within about 6 hours. This campaign is to coincide with World Rabies Day.
Price:FREE
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Contact name: Marion Mould
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