Description
ICONZ is a five-year effort aiming to improve human health and animal
production in developing countries through integrated control of neglected
zoonoses in animals, based on scientific innovation and public engagement. The
project is mapping global research on neglected zoonoses, improving
knowledge and information on neglected zoonoses, improving and developing
disease control tools, developing integrated intervention packages for clusters
of neglected zoonoses, researching socio-economic and institutional constraints
along with cultural aspects and appropriate messaging, building capacity
through technology transfer and training, and communicating and disseminating
their work.
Purpose
The overall strategic objective of ICONZ is to improve human and animal
health, alleviate poverty, and contribute to the Millennium Development
Goals.http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/bkgd.shtml
Scope Regional – Africa
Primary Funders
The European Commission’s Community Research and Development
Information Service for Science, Research and Development (CORDIS)
Seventh Framework Programme for research and technology development
(FP7).
Participants & Key Collaborators
University of Edinburgh, UK (Project Coordinator), plus 20 European and
African research institutes, universities, and small and medium enterprises.
Definition of One Health
Follows the definition afforded by the external action arm of the European
Union: “The improvement of health and well-being through (i) the prevention
of risks and the mitigation of effects of crises that originate at the interface
between humans, animals and their various environments and (ii) promoting a
cross-sectoral, collaborative, ‘“whole of society’” approach to health hazards, as
a systemic change of perspective in the management of risks.”
Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy
Monitoring occurs from the perspective of the seven ICONZ case studies, in
conjunction with the 12 work package leaders, to ensure overall project
deliverables are met. The ICONZ management board consisting of work
package and case study leaders, in conjunction with the ICONZ secretariat
based in Edinburgh is overseen by an independent, International Advisory
Committee. Additionally, the case study project manager travels to all 7 ICPC
countries to meet with staff on a regular basis and assess progress.
Sources of Information
Website: http://www.iconzafrica.org
Contact Prof. Sue Welburn
Professor of Molecular Medical and Veterinary Epidemiology and ICONZ
Coordinator
University of Edinburgh
ICONZ@ed.ac.uk or sue.welburn@ed.ac.uk
