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Dr. Patrick Bastiaensen of the WOAH Sub-Regional Representation in Nairobi, Kenya, delivering the closing remarks. Picture (c) D. Tegegne (woah) 2025.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global threat to public health, food security and sustainable animal production. The misuse of antimicrobials in the treatment of animal diseases has been one of the main factors driving the emergence and spread of resistant pathogens, rendering antimicrobials ineffective.
Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective interventions we have to prevent animal diseases, protect animal welfare and significantly reduce the use of antimicrobials. It is the best weapon we have against diseases for which vaccines exist!
This is not just the view of WOAH. It is a global commitment, underscored by the recent high-level meeting on AMR, held during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which prioritised prevention and vaccination strategies.
However, we face significant challenges, ranging from limited access to quality vaccines, to the presence of substandard and falsified vaccines, to the underutilisation of these vital tools, particularly in Africa, due to barriers in vaccine development, production, regulation and distribution.
To address these challenges, WOAH, in collaboration with Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), organised a three-day regional workshop in Entebbe, Uganda, from 28 to 30 October 2025.
The workshop brought together 69 participants (including 22 women, or 32%), who included WOAH focal points for disease notification and veterinary products from 24 English-speaking African countries, representatives from vaccine production laboratories, veterinary drug regulatory authorities, and researchers working on vaccines and alternatives to antimicrobials.
Dr Joseph Nkhoma (Malawi). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
The workshop aimed to:
The OMSA urges its Members (member countries and territories) to harmonise their national regulations with international standards in order to streamline the marketing authorisations of vaccines and improve access to them. It also stresses the importance of post-vaccination surveillance and the strengthening of the collaboration between governments, industry and research institutions.
To fight AMR in the animal health sector, it is essential to shift from a paradigm focused on treating animal diseases to one focused on preventing them. Vaccination, combined with improved biosecurity and other alternative strategies, is an essential tool for reducing dependence on antimicrobials while protecting animal welfare, health and productivity.
Dr. Nicholas Svitek (ILRI). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Josephine Namayanja (Uganda). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Mr. Aloysius Momo (Liberia). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr. Safwat Abdelhameed (Egypt). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr. Barbra Bhebhe (Zimbabwe). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Fusya Goma (Zambia). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Abhinashing Kailaysur (Mauritius). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Damaris Mwololo (Kenya). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Zivanai Makoni (Zimbabwe). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Musa Mulongo (ILRI). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Sihle Mdluli (Eswatini). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
The meeting brought together teams of up to two WOAH national focal points from the following countries:
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO, ECOWAS), the NVRI (Vom), NAFDAC (Abuja), Nigeria and the CVRI (Lusaka) of Zambia participated as observers.
The meeting benefited from the scientific and technical support of several national, regional and international experts and institutions:
and the AMR and Veterinary Products Department of WOAH in Paris.
The meeting was organised with financial support from Canada and the United Kingdom:
WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda
By prioritising vaccination and other non-vaccine alternatives, we will preserve essential antimicrobials for future generations while ensuring the sustainability of animal production systems.
This workshop was a crucial step towards translating global commitments into concrete, collaborative action at regional and national levels, thereby promoting a healthier future for animals and humans.
Driven by our shared determination regarding the need for vaccination and the use of alternatives to antimicrobials, we have developed a joint roadmap to develop, improve and implement vaccination strategies to ensure a healthier and more resilient future for African livestock and the communities that depend on them.
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Visit of the UVRI Facilities in Entebbe. WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Visit of the UVRI Facilities in Entebbe. WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Visit of the UVRI Facilities in Entebbe. WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Visit of the UVRI Facilities in Entebbe. WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Visit of the UVRI Facilities in Entebbe. WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Visit of the UVRI Facilities in Entebbe. WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
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Dr Jane Lwoyero (WOAH). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Nada Mansour (Sudan). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Margarida Mussimbite (Mozambique). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Mary Manyiel (South Sudan). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Dechassa Tegegne (WOAH). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Odireleng Thololwane (Botswana). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Sati Ngulukun (Nigeria). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Naphtal Mwanziki (Kenya). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) D. Tegegne (woah) 2025
Ms. Heba Farouk (Egypt). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Solomon Kebede Kotu (Ethiopia). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Mustapha Manneh (Gambia). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
Dr Danso Fenteng (Ghana). WOAH Regional Workshop on Vaccination and Alternatives to Antimicrobials (English-speaking Africa) 28 – 30 October 2025 Entebbe, Uganda. Picture (c) P. Bastiaensen (woah) 2025
