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Strengthening biosecurity structures in Mauritania, Cameroon and Sierra Leone in dealing with proliferation-critical hemorrhagic fever viruses in humans and animals (3. Funding Period)
Project
Project code: FLI-INNT-08-Ri-0734
Contract period: 01.01.2020
- 31.12.2022
Purpose of research: Applied research
Aim of the project is the strengthening of biosafety and biosecurity instances in the African partner countries by reorganization of laboratory structures and implementation of control authorities. The establishment of new networks or the extension of existing ones will therefore help to strengthen the capacities. Furthermore, knowledge of the presence of RVFV and CCHFV, that may be propagated in livestock animals and cause fatal hemorrhagic fever infections or central nervous symptoms in humans, will be deepened through a strategic analysis of competent vectors and hosts of these pathogens by using already implemented and new diagnostic techniques for the pathogen screening. The intentional or unintentional import or release of such agents in Europe represents a considerable alarm and human health risk. RVF and CCHF viruses have been classified as biosafety level 3 and 4 agents, due to their potential to cause fatal infections in humans and the lack of effective therapy or vaccine. They are considered as potential B weapons (USA: select agents). The presence of such agents can be assumed in large parts of Africa, but actual data on the real prevalence remain scarce. In order to be able to evaluate the infection risk for people living in Africa and Germany, it is important to analyze the agents, their distribution and their ecology, and to identify potential endemic areas. Even though the African partner countries are rich in natural resources, widespread poverty and the generally low level of education among the population represent current challenges in combating the spread of these health-threatening viruses.
Section overview
Subjects
- Animal health
- Communication Sciences
- Biotechnology
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
FLI - Institute for Novel and Emerging Infectious Diseases (FLI-INNT)
