VISIT BY FAO-ECTAD COUNTRY TEAM LEAD TO NVRI VOM. 7-8th March,2024.
VISIT BY FAO-ECTAD COUNTRY TEAM LEAD TO NVRI VOM. 7-8th March,2024.
The Country Team Lead of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (FAO-ECTAD), Dr. Muhinda Otto-Vianney, visited the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom to further strengthen collaboration in addressing transboundary animal diseases and associated threats. During the visit, Otto Vianney emphasized the importance of strengthening partnership with NVRI to develop programs aimed at preventing and mitigating diseases such as Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Peste des Petits Reminants (PPR) and Foot and Mouth Disease, employing a One Health approach. The CTL was accompanied by Dr David D. Lazarus and Mr Ajibola Suara.
In her welcome remarks, Dr. Maryam Muhammad, the Director/Chief Executive of NVRI Vom, expressed appreciation for the visit, During her presentation, Dr. Muhammad showcased the institute's contributions to national veterinary and public health security and outlined areas of collaboration with ECTAD. She also highlighted opportunities for interventions and collaborations.
The ECTAD team was given a tour of various institute facilities, including the Vaccine Production Laboratories,, Biochemistry lab, Quality Assurance unit, Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) facility, Biotechnology Centre, and New Vaccine Complex. The visit concluded with an interactive session with laboratory heads
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