13 January 2013
In a rare example of cross- disciplinary
collaboration, veterinary and human medicine experts have agreed to
work together to fight disease outbreaks, after many claimed lives and
left thousands with grave physical trauma last year.
The diseases targeted for control
include Avian influenza (bird flu), Anthrax, Ebola, Marburg haemorrhagic
fevers, anthrax and nodding syndrome. Their spread is blamed on contact
between man and animals. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the
World Medical Association (WMA) have agreed to work together to control
these outbreaks.
At the local level, the Uganda Medical
Association and Uganda Veterinary Association have also agreed to work
together to conduct joint research, prevention and control strategies.
According to Dr Margaret Mungherera, president of the Uganda Medical Association, the two associations are expected to sign a memorandum of working together, next month.
According to Dr Margaret Mungherera, president of the Uganda Medical Association, the two associations are expected to sign a memorandum of working together, next month.
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