AU-IBAR
Uniting Africa for a PPR-Free Future and Mobilizing Action with the Pan-African PPR Programme Launch
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Launch of the Pan-African Programme for the Eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Control of Other Priority Small Ruminant Diseases. Picture (c) E. Wijers (woah) 2025.
Launch of the Pan-African Programme for the Eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Control of Other Priority Small Ruminant Diseases. Picture (c) E. Wijers (woah) 2025.
The formal launch of the Pan-African Programme for the Eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Control of Other Priority Small Ruminant Diseases marks a crucial advancement for Africa’s livestock future. At a key event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, themed “Uniting Africa for a PPR-Free Future” key representatives from the African Union (AU), AU-IBAR, national governments, development partners, and the private sector gathered.
With PPR threatening both livelihoods and the continent’s economy, this initiative demonstrates Africa’s collective commitment to eliminating the disease by 2030.
This momentous meeting was organized under the aegis of GF-TADs Africa, with financial support from the European Union.
Development Partners’ Commitments
International partners reaffirmed their unwavering support for Africa’s fight against PPR:
• International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in collaboration with FAO.
Dr François Caya, WOAH Deputy Director General. Picture (c) E. Wijers (woah) 2025 ::: Dr François Caya, Directeur général adjoint de l'OMSA. Photo (c) E. Wijers (omsa) 2025.
H.E. Ms. Ambassador Josefa Sacko, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE). Picture (c) E. Wijers (woah) 2025.
H.E. Amb. Josepha Sacko, on behalf of AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki, reaffirmed the AU’s unshakable commitment to PPR eradication. She linked the initiative to Agenda 2063, highlighting the programme’s EUR 528 million budget and the necessity for synergized partnerships. With livestock contributing 30-50% to Africa’s agricultural GDP, she emphasized the economic transformation potential of a PPR-free continent.
H.E. Ms. Ambassador Josefa Sacko, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE). Picture (c) E. Wijers (woah) 2025.
With high-level endorsements in place, African Union leaders and development partners officially inaugurated the Pan-African PPR Eradication Programme. The occasion concluded with a symbolic unveiling, networking, and a mutual pledge to make Africa PPR-free.
This immense agenda is Africa’s proclamation of resilience, determination, and solidarity. The path to PPR eradication by 2030 necessitates continuous political commitment, financial investment, and technological collaboration. As Africa bravely enters this new era, it gets closer to achieving a sustainable, food-secure, and economically viable future.
Information : Dr Simon Kihu ( [email protected] )
