Author/Authors :
Brown, Corrie Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan , Brown, Corrie University of Georgia, USA , Garin-Bastuji, Bruno Paris-Est University/Anses - EU/OIE/FAO Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis, Animal Health Laboratory, France , Ziay, Ghulam Central Veterinary Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, Afghanistan , Hayajneh, Wail Jordan University of Science and Technology - King Abdullah University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan , Al-Fuqaha, Samir Ministry of Agriculture, Palestine , Hemida, Houary Université Ibn-Khaldoun Tiaret, Algeria , Otify, Yehia University of Alexandria, Egypt , Hailat, Iklas Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan , Alkhlouf, Shereen Jordan University of Science and Technology - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Pathology Laboratory, Jordan , Hailat, Nabil Jordan University of Science and Technology - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, - Pathology Laboratory, Jordan
Abstract :
A regional workshop, sponsored by UN Development Program, to address brucellosis in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, was held at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan from 5-7 January, 2014. Forty-four key scientists from universities and governments in 5 countries (Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Algeria, and Afghanistan) gathered to present and discuss various aspects of brucellosis surveillance and control. They were joined by Dr. Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Director of the OIE/FAO Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis, who provided helpful comments and guidance throughout. Using scientific presentations, laboratory sessions, and targeted discussion sessions, participants shared perspectives and gained valuable information on control of this important transboundary animal disease and public health problem. This paper describes highlighted discussion points and presents consensus summary statements regarding possible paths forward.
Keywords :
Abortion , Brucellosis , Diagnosis , Middle East , North Africa , Small ruminants
