@article{fdi:010091511,
  title = {{T}he {COMBAT} project : controlling and progressively minimizing the burden of vector-borne animal trypanosomosis in {A}frica [open letter]},
  author = {{B}oulang{\'e}, {A}. and {L}ejon, {V}eerle and {B}erthier, {D}. and {T}h{\'e}venon, {S}. and {G}imonneau, {G}. and {D}esquesnes, {M}. and {A}bah, {S}. and {A}gboho, {P}. and {C}hilongo, {K}. and {G}ebre, {T}. and {G}ueye {F}all, {A}. and {K}aba, {D}. and {M}agez, {S}. and {M}asiga, {D}. and {M}atovu, {E}. and {M}oukhtar, {A}. and {N}eves, {L}. and {O}let, {P}.{A}. and {P}agabeleguem, {S}. and {S}hereni, {W}. and {S}orli, {B}. and {T}aioe, {M}.{O}. and {T}ejedor {J}undo, {M}.{T}. and {Y}agi, {R}. and {S}olano, {P}hilippe and {C}ecchi, {G}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{V}ector-borne diseases affecting livestock have serious impacts in {A}frica. {T}rypanosomosis is caused by parasites transmitted by tsetse flies and other blood-sucking {D}iptera. {T}he animal form of the disease is a scourge for {A}frican livestock keepers, is already present in {L}atin {A}merica and {A}sia, and has the potential to spread further. {A} human form of the disease also exists, known as human {A}frican trypanosomosis or sleeping sickness. {C}ontrolling and progressively minimizing the burden of animal trypanosomosis ({COMBAT}) is a four-year research and innovation project funded by the {E}uropean {C}ommission, whose ultimate goal is to reduce the burden of animal trypanosomosis ({AT}) in {A}frica. {T}he project builds on the progressive control pathway ({PCP}), a risk-based, step-wise approach to disease reduction or elimination. {COMBAT} will strengthen {AT} control and prevention by improving basic knowledge of {AT}, developing innovative control tools, reinforcing surveillance, rationalizing control strategies, building capacity, and raising awareness. {K}nowledge gaps on disease epidemiology, vector ecology and competence, and biological aspects of trypanotolerant livestock will be addressed. {E}nvironmentally friendly vector control technologies and more effective and adapted diagnostic tools will be developed. {S}urveillance will be enhanced by developing information systems, strengthening reporting, and mapping and modelling disease risk in {A}frica and beyond. {T}he socio-economic burden of {AT} will be assessed at a range of geographical scales. {G}uidelines for the {PCP} and harmonized national control strategies and roadmaps will be developed. {G}ender equality and ethics will be pivotal in all project activities. {T}he {COMBAT} project benefits from the expertise of {A}frican and {E}uropean research institutions, national veterinary authorities, and international organizations. {T}he project consortium comprises 21 participants, including a geographically balanced representation from 13 {A}frican countries, and it will engage a larger number of {AT}-affected countries through regional initiatives.},
  keywords = {{AFRIQUE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{O}pen {R}esearch {E}urope},
  volume = {15 août 2022},
  numero = {67},
  pages = {en ligne [30 ]},
  ISSN = {2732-5121},
  year = {2022},
  DOI = {10.12688/openreseurope.14759.2},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010091511},
}