Description
The CWGESA is a forum for multidisciplinary scientists, government
authorities, health and veterinary officials, community leaders, and other
international delegates who recognize the agricultural and potential public
health impact of cysticercosis (caused by Taenia solium), its regional nature, and
the scarcity of resources for investigating and combating the problem. The
group convenes researchers at a General Assembly every two years and
provides guidance in adopting a regional approach to address the T. solium
cysticercosis problem in Eastern and Southern Africa, in particular focusing on
translating research information into intervention research for control.
Purpose
The overall objective of CWGESA is to increase awareness and improve human
health and well-being, pig production, the domestic food supply, and export
opportunities for pork in Eastern and Southern Africa and elsewhere by
developing and implementing an appropriate and sustainable surveillance,
prevention and control program for cysticercosis.
Scope Regional – Eastern and Southern Africa.
Primary Funders
Principle sources of funding include membership fees, annual subscriptions,
grants, donations and other contributions; the most recent General Assembly
was financially supported by the DBL-Centre for Health Research and
Development (DBL, formerly the Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory) and the
Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed).
Participants & Key Collaborators
The working group is composed of members from universities and research
institutes throughout the region; the World Health Organization (WHO)/Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Collaborating Centre for Parasitic
Zoonoses in Denmark is also a key collaborator.
Definition of One Health
None
Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy
CWGESA has adopted a Regional Action Plan that describes actions to be taken
at the country level (in the areas of epidemiology and impact, diagnostics, and
prevention and control) as well as support functions of the international
working group. A country reporting format has also been developed that
reflects core elements for evaluation and monitoring (e.g., current activities,
achievements, and future plans).
Sources of Information
CWGESA Website: http://www.cwgesa.dk/
Contact CWGESA
Tel: 255-23-260-4617
Helena Ngowi
Secretary/Treasurer
