Events in Africa in 2010

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KENYA

Lupao Dog Market in Kakamega Central District, Western Province, Kenya (Local event)

Rabies Education and Vaccination Campaign Day
Duration: 9/28/2010, 8:00am to 9/28/2010, 5:00pm

Every Thursday morning at 6:00am villagers enter majestically in the sleepy town of Lubao for their economic activity of dog selling by dragging them on bicycle and walking them too. This market is active all year round with average 100 dogs traded per week the highest among the five dog markets in Western Kenya. The females and males prices range Ksh. 400 and 850 respectively. There is lack of procedural movement permits and vaccination records of the dogs as the veterinary department is understaffed and the cost of vaccine to the locals is prohibitive. Dr. Nanyingi a researcher in infectious zoonotic diseases and District veterinary officer in neighboring Khwisero District in conjunction with local veterinarians and international research organizations is spearheading an ambitious campaign. He and doctors from the Kakamega provincial General Hospital envisages to educate the Public on the risk and exposure to rabies, management practices, vaccination regimes in dogs and post exposure prophylaxis to the rural community. They aim to launch of a rabies vaccine for every sold dog and resident veterinarian to continuously provide affordable vaccine on cost sharing basis of buyer and seller. Targeted population is 1200 persons and 200 dogs to be vaccinated. These will ensure that the public education on rabies will be enhanced and the status of all dogs will be free of rabies. The education will include use of pictures, posters and videos. While interactive sessions of the trainers and the community members for demonstration of the dangers will be included. We anticipate that with increased community awareness and disease free population the epidemic of rabies can be greatly reduced and eliminated in this area and neighboring dog markets.

Price:None
Event is open to public
To get more information: http://nanyingimark.blogspot.com/2010/03/spatio-temporal-epidemiology-of-dog.html
Site: http://nanyingimark.blogspot.com/2010/03/spatio-temporal-epidemiology-of-dog.html
Contact name: Dr. Mark Opiyo Nanyingi, District Veterinary Officer
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Asembo, Kenya (Local event)

World Rabies Day
Duration: 9/28/2010, 7am to 9/28/2010, 5pm

Dogs and Cats shall be presented for free anti-rabies vaccination at various locations within the district as directed by the district veterinary office. Those vaccinated previously are encouraged to bring along their certificates for signing. Free education regarding rabies prevention shall be carried out in schools within the district. This has gone a long way in improving rabies detection and early care seeking following dog-bites. KEMRI/CDC will make surplus vaccines available to the district veterinary office as to reach areas not covered during the day. The aim is to improve on the vaccine coverage and reduce rabies incidences in dogs and humans within Rarieda district. As with previous efforts , this years' campaign shall be done by KEMRI/CDC in conjunction with the district veterinary office as well as private practitioners in the area, all under the umbrella of the Kenya Veterinary Association (Nyanza Branch). All are welcome.

Price:None
Event is open to public
To get more information: Contact the District Veterinary Officer, Rarieda District
Contact name: Dr. Eric Ogola
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LIBERIA

Voinjama, Kolahun and Foya Cities, Liberia (National event)

Rabies Awareness and Rabies Vaccination exercise
Duration: 09/25/2010, 10:00AM to 09/28/2010, 4:00PM

Due to lack of resources to carry on the World Rabies Day celebration in more parts of Liberia, we will do the below activities in 3 cities in Lofa County. Local radio stations/ Local Journalists will be invited to cover the activities. Painting of poster sheets with messages on the causes and ways of preventing rabies transmission. Parades in the capital cities of the three cities districts selected. An outreach rabies vaccination will also be done during the celebration. People will be asked to bring their dogs and cats for free rabies vaccination on that day.

Price:Free
Event is open to public
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Contact name: Morris Darbo Jr.
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NAMIBIA

Oshakati, Namibia (National event)

World Rabies Day
Duration: 09/27/2010, 8:30 am to 09/28/2010, 5:00 pm

Rabies Dialogue on 9/27/2010 organized jointly by the Veterinary Association of Namibia and the Directorate of Veterinary Services to be held in Oshakati. The dialogue will cover epidemiology, challenges and recommendations on control, discussing best practice, implementation of international guidelines on controls, awareness campaigns, post-exposure management and occupational risks. The dialogue will involve a wide range of stakeholders in both animal and human health. The dialogue is followed by Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Oshakati and adjacent towns of Ongwediwa and Ondangwa on the WRD on 9/28/2010.

Price:
Event is open to public
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Contact name: Dr Alexander TOTO
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NIGERIA

Makurdi, Benue state and Abuja FCT, Nigeria (International event)

Rabies Awareness Walk(RAW)
Duration: September 27, 2010, 9:00am to September 29,2010, 1:00pm

The Rabies Awareness Walk(RAW) is aimed at creating awareness in the general public about rabies. There will be seminars and talk shows, a long distance walk, and lastly a free vaccination program for all dogs presented. The schedule is as follows: Sept 27th at 9:00am - Symposium on Rabies, Sept 28th at 9:00am - Rabies Awareness Walk, and on Sept 29th at 9:00am - Free vaccination. It promises to be an exciting program as there will be questions and answer sessions.

Price:$ 1.00
Event is open to public
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Contact name: everard kasimanwuna
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Zaria, Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna State, Nigeria (Local event)

WRD Carnival procession and Play
Duration: September 28, 2010, 4pm to September 28, 2010, 7pm

There will be a moving carnival on and around the campus. People will be dressed in WRD logo branded shirts and masks and there will be a procession. A play by the Theater Arts will be enacted during the procession.

Price:Free
Event is open to public
Contact name: Dr Asabe Dzikwi
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ikeja, lagos, Nigeria (Local event)

World Rabies Day
Duration: 10/28/2010, 10:00am to 10/28/2010, 4:00pm

Lectures/talks by veterinary doctors and medical doctors from the State Ministry of Health. Also a dog parade / walk, etc. against rabies.

Price:free
Event is open to public
To get more information: 08033445224, 08053534371
Contact name: benny udom
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Abeokuta, Nigeria (Local event)

Save Nigerians from Rabies
Duration: 9/28/2010, 10:00 am to 9/29/2010, 4:00 pm

A rabies awareness lecture on animal rabies and humans, morbidity and mortality of dog related injuries and work-related hazards among veterinarians on the first day, followed by a rabies walk round the town. On the second day, there will be free vaccination of dogs against rabies in four different centers in the state.

Price:Free
Event is open to public
Contact name: AJADI ADETOLA
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SIERRA LEONE

Bo, Makenie, Pujehun, Freetown, Sierra Leone (National event)

spay/neuter your pets to help alleviate poverty
Duration: 09/25/2010, 10:00am to 09/28/2010, 2:00pm

Because of virtually no resources, we will still continue with public education like last year. We will start with a press briefings where local journalists will be invited. Before the press briefing start, documentaries on thematic animal welfare issues compiled in the past years and those from other countries will be shown. Our findings about animal welfare status and recommendations will be presented in a form of a position paper. During day 2 we will organize an animal quiz competition between the established Humane Society Youth Clubs. Day 3, we shall organize a radio discussion and phone in program in one of the local radio stations and replay on other radio stations. This event will be organized by us in collaboration with Bo/City councils, Defense for Vulnerable and Humane Society Youth Clubs.

Price:FREE
Event is open to public
Contact name: Tom Sandi
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TOGO

Lomé, Togo (National event)

WRD celebration in TOGO
Duration: 9/26/2010, 8:00 am to 9/28/2010, 8:00 pm

6 TV and radio programs for school boys and girls on rabies prevention. The state TV will be the principal partner of the whole manifestation during the 3 days. At the same time, 75 journalists will be trained on rabies prevention.

Price:Free
Event is open to public
To get more information: Radio and TV programm only
Site: TV program
Contact name: WATEBA IHOU MAJESTE
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ZAMBIA

Lusaka, Zambia (Local event)

Rabies Awareness
Duration: 09/25/2010, 10:00am to 09/26/2010, 5:00pm

Lusaka Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is spearheading this mass public awareness campaign about rabies. Because it is an endemic disease in Zambia which has had scant to no publicity with regard to prevention and treatment, we feel we need to make it a priority, in conjunction with World Rabies Day, which is held on September 28th every year. There are many deaths in Zambia from rabies, and sadly a recently conducted study showed that records are no longer kept, and prevention and treatment advise is poorly supported or promoted within the departments that should be responsible for this public health issue. Mr. Paul Richards, CEO of ICC has agreed to sponsor 350 school children from compound schools to attend the Munda Wanga event, where LAWS committee members and Munda Wanga education staff will educate them about rabies, using power-point and interactive activities, as well as a PG 13 film on rabies. This event will be open to the public as well, and will be the main focus for dedicated educational events. Mr. Bradford Machila, Minister for Livestock and Agriculture has kindly agreed to open the Rabies event held at Munda Wanga on the 25th September. There will also be a fund raising and awareness event at Adventure City on Sunday 26th September, where people can sponsor school children, or adults, to do a water Splash (slide). Several schools will be participating, but this event will have less official educational activities, (rather leaflet handouts) and be more about fun and fund raising. The American International School plans to make it their big day out! The British High Commissioner will also be attending, and the US Ambassador has been asked to support us as well.

Price:ZKW 25,000
Event is open to public
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Contact name: Gilly Hill
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Racecourse Compound, Kitwe, Zambia (Local event)

KITWE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY - 3rd Free Rabies Campaign
Duration: 09/25/2010, 9:00am to 09/25/2010, 3:00pm

Kitwe Animal Welfare Society in conjunction with the Government Veterinary department and Kitwe Council will hold our 3rd Rabies campaign offering free inoculation as well as dipping and worming in the Racecourse compound area. We expect to vaccinate 700 dogs within about 6 hours. This campaign is to coincide with World Rabies Day.

Price:FREE
Event is open to public
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Contact name: Marion Mould
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