Using causal loop analysis to explore pathways for zoonosis control in low-income setting: The case of dog rabies vaccination in Burkina Faso

Savadogo, Madi; Renmans, Dimitri; Alambédji, Rianatou Bada; Tarnagda, Zékiba; Antoine‐Moussiaux, Nicolas

doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105623

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“…The findings indicate that rabies control involves professionals from different disciplines and sectors. Similar observations have been reported in Chad [21] and Burkina Faso [17,22]. However, most participants did not have a satisfactory level of awareness of the disease and prevention methods, which can explain the challenging situation of rabies control in the medical and veterinary sectors.…”

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confidence: 71%

“…However, there was a very low vaccination coverage in the study area. Investigations on dog vaccination coverage have identified the lack of information about dog vaccination and the remoteness of vaccination sites as the main constraint of access to vaccination [7,17]. In addition, rabies remains endemic throughout Mali, as positive cases of rabies have been detected in dog samples.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, at least one human death is reported every year. Having been neglected for a very long time [4,17], rabies remains under-reported in the country, suggesting that the number of cases of bites and human deaths could be higher in reality. This highlights the urgent need for endemic countries to strengthen surveillance and detection capacities to better inform decision-makers in the field of animal health and public health, as well as policies and strategies for rabies control.…”

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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,

Savadogo,

Diouf

et al. 2024

Int J One Health

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Background and Aim: 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. Materials and 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. Keywords: epidemiology, multisectoral engagement, One Health, Public Health priority zoonoses, Stakeholders.

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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

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Savadogo,

Diouf

et al. 2024

Int J One Health

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“…This was not surprising as rabies, despite its high burden in terms of human deaths in more than 150 endemic countries [ 23 ], is still considered a neglected infectious disease. The vicious circle of neglect of rabies described in African countries is very illustrative and has hindered the progress towards the elimination of the disease [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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The Rabies Free Burkina Faso initiative: an example of how one health-oriented civil society organizations can contribute towards the achievement of the rabies zero by 30 goal

Savadogo,

Dahourou,

Ilboudo

et al. 2023

One Health Outlook

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While technologies, tools and expertise have proven that countries can be made safe from dog-mediated human rabies, the disease remains a major public health threat in Burkina Faso. The paper reports the experience and success stories of Rabies Free Burkina Faso, an initiative established in 2020 as an example of civil society organization that promotes One Health for integrated rabies control in Africa. As recommended in the Global strategic plan, rabies elimination requires a systematic One Health approach, enhancing pre-exposure and postexposure prophylaxis, dog population management, dog vaccination, awareness raising, diagnosis, surveillance, funding as well as policies and regulations. Rabies Free Burkina Faso was established on 28 September 2020 as not-for-profit organization and aims to strengthen the use of a One Health approach as a non-governmental, multidisciplinary initiative dedicated to promoting rabies elimination. Categories of interventions developed by Rabies Free Burkina Faso cover awareness raising, training and One Health capacity building, dog rabies vaccination, seeking vaccines and providing support, including financial resource to communities to ensure that bite victims are appropriately provided with post-exposure prophylaxis, research, community engagement and joint outbreak investigation in collaboration with competent authorities. Reported success stories confirm the relevance of roles that can be played by Rabies Free Burkina Faso supporting animal health and human health authorities in the fields of rabies control and One Health development in the country.

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One Health studies that adopt a formal modelling approach: A scoping review

Heerden

Grobbelaar

Meyer

2023

Environmental Science & Policy

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Using causal loop analysis to explore pathways for zoonosis control in low-income setting: The case of dog rabies vaccination in Burkina Faso

Cited by 4 publications

References 63 publications

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

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

The Rabies Free Burkina Faso initiative: an example of how one health-oriented civil society organizations can contribute towards the achievement of the rabies zero by 30 goal

One Health studies that adopt a formal modelling approach: A scoping review

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