Promoting Access to Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) Vaccine and Vaccination in Tanzania: Baseline Study in Manyara Region

This study aims to establish the extent of the CCPP problem in Mbulu, Babati, Hanang, Kiteto & Simanjiro districts

From:
Department for International Development
Published
30 June 2014
Country:
Tanzania
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Wambura, P, Kichuki, M, Hussein, Sultan J

Abstract

This study was carried out to:

  1. establish the extent of the CCPP problem in Mbulu, Babati, Hanang, Kiteto & Simanjiro districts,

  2. understand the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on the methods of prevention of CCPP,

  3. understand the CCPP control measures that are currently being used in the districts,

  4. establish the status of CCPP vaccine distribution and use.

Results from the study would form the basis for the GALVmed long-term objective of promoting access to CCPP vaccine and vaccination in Africa.

This work was supported by the ‘Global Alliance For Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed): Phase 2 – Protecting Livestock and Saving Human Lives’ programme

Citation

Prof. Philemon Wambura, Dr. Mirende Kichuki, Dr. Sultan J. Hussein (2014) Promoting Access to Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) Vaccine and Vaccination in Tanzania: Baseline Study in Manyara Region. GALVMed

Promoting Access to Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) Vaccine and Vaccination in Tanzania

Published 30 June 2014
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