Human dog-mediated rabies in the Circle of Kati, Mali: An epidemiological situation analysis and the stakeholder’s knowledge regarding rabies and the One Health approach - 2024
Human dog-mediated rabies in the Circle of Kati, Mali: An epidemiological situation analysis and the stakeholder’s knowledge regarding rabies and the One Health approach
Traoré, Amadou Dit Baba; Savadogo, Madi; Diouf, Nicolas Djighnoumet al.
2024 • In International Journal of One Health, 10 (1), p. 56 - 62
epidemiology; multisectoral engagement; One Health; Public Health priority zoonoses; Stakeholders; Veterinary (all); Health Policy; Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health; Infectious Diseases
Abstract :
[en] Background: Human dog-transmitted rabies remains a serious public health issue in Mali despite efforts to mitigate it. Indeed, several stakeholders have implemented multiple initiatives for years. However, there is still a lack of cooperation among stakeholders. This study was conducted to capture situational data on rabies and One Health practices among key actors involved in the fight against rabies in Mali. Methods: Data from veterinary and medical services were collected for analysis. Data collection was based on a review of technical documents (epidemiology of rabies in animals and humans and activities conducted to tackle the disease) and stakeholder interviews (awareness of rabies and the One Health approach). Results: With regard to the epidemiological situation, the findings revealed unsatisfactory vaccination coverage in dogs and low suspected sample collection for laboratory diagnosis. In addition, only half of the exposed individuals received complete post-exposure prophylaxis. A survey carried out by experts in the fields of animal health, human health, and the environment indicated that only 22.47% were well aware of rabies and had never heard of the One Health approach. Overall, there was no significant association between knowledge and participant sector of origin (p > 0.05), highlighting the need for operationalization of the One Health approach in Mali. Conclusion: Therefore, an integrated national action plan for rabies control should be developed with a particular focus on capacity building, particularly in the area of the One Health core competencies.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Traoré, Amadou Dit Baba ; Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV), Bamako, Mali ; Department of Public Health and Environment, Inter-State School of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (EISMV), Dakar, Senegal
Savadogo, Madi ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health (FARAH) ; Department of Public Health and Environment, Inter-State School of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (EISMV), Dakar, Senegal ; Department of Biomedical and Public Health, Institute for Research in Health Sciences (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Diouf, Nicolas Djighnoum ; Training and Research Unit for Agronomic Sciences, Aquaculture and Food Technology, Gaston Berger University (UGB), Saint-Louis, Senegal ; Higher Institute for Agricultural and Rural Training, University of Thiès, Bambey, Senegal
Tarnagda, Zékiba ; Department of Biomedical and Public Health, Institute for Research in Health Sciences (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Alambedji, Rianatou Bada ; Department of Public Health and Environment, Inter-State School of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (EISMV), Dakar, Senegal
Language :
English
Title :
Human dog-mediated rabies in the Circle of Kati, Mali: An epidemiological situation analysis and the stakeholder’s knowledge regarding rabies and the One Health approach
All authors would like to thank the participants who agreed to contribute to this study. We are also grateful to the Central Veterinary Laboratory (Laboratoire Central Vétérinaire) and the Veterinary Services Departement (Direction Nationale des Services Vétérinaires), Bamako, Mali, for the support and technical assistance provided during data collection. The authors did not receive any funds for the study.
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