ZOONOSES ACTION PROJECT (ZAP)
Overview
Zoonoses Action Project (ZAP) is an international project, manned by dedicated volunteers, in collaboration with health and veterinary services in communities in Ghana and other African countries to work towards optimal health for their people, animals and the environment through an integrated One Health approach.
One Health recognizes the links between human, animal, and environmental health and associated community well-being. In working with our target communities to improve the health of their domestic animals, we are helping to achieve healthier, safer, balanced communities for people and their animals.
ABOUT US
Brief History
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Aims and Objectives
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Challenges
- Injuries from bites of stray animals
- Lack of medical attention for domestic animals
- High number of untreated, free-roaming animals
- Poor knowledge on zoonotic risks from domestic animals
- Scanty or no data on animal infections of zoonotic importance
- No access to veterinary clinics and/or personnel
Achievement
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PROGRAMMES
- Mass vaccination programs
- Mass deworming programs
- One- health surveillance
- Health education
- Increased visibility of health and veterinary personnel in the communities
- Animal clubs in schools
- Creation of animal shelters
Upcoming Programmes
- Certificate
COLLABORATORS
Community members
ZAP volunteers
Veterinary personnel
Public Health personnel
Researchers
Non-governmental organizations
