Programme

Keynote Speakers

DVM, MPH, DACVPM (Technical Advisor, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention)

PhD (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nairobi)

BSc, MRes, PhD (Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow)

Thursday \| 02 December
Time	Theme	Talk title	Presenter

11:30	Platform opens	The lounge tables and speed networking is available to connect with video with other delegates
11:30	Poster Session	Visit the poster booths to view the Poster Presentations and interact with the speakers
12:30	Opening	Opening of 62nd Colloquium	Master of Ceremonies: Prof Tshepo Matjila, Head of Department Veterinary Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria Prof Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria Prof Vinny Naidoo, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria Dr Marc-Alain Widdowson, Director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp
13:00	Keynote #1	How do we prevent and better manage the next pandemic: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic response in Africa	Dr Stephanie Salyer (Technical advisor for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention)
13:30		Question and Answer session
13:45	LUNCH BREAK
			Session Chair: Prof Lucille Blumberg
14:00	Abstract Presentation #1	One Health investigations of West Nile virus lineage 2 in South Africa Question and Answer	Caitlin MacIntyre, Carla Louwrens, Adriano Mendes,Todd Johnson, Milehna Guarido, Leo Braack, Paulo Almeida, June Williams, Marietjie Venter
14:15	Abstract Presentation #2	Seroprevalence of brucellosis and molecular characterisation of Brucella spp. in cattle farmed at the wildlife-livestock-human Interface in Rwanda	Jean Bosco Ntivuguruzwa, Francis Kolo, Richard S Gashururu, Lydia Umurerwa, Charles Byaruhanga, Henriette van Heerden
14:30	Abstract Presentation #3	Leptospirosis seroprevalence and characteristics among farm and veterinary workers in central South Africa 2015-2016 Question and Answer	Solita Pillay, V Msimang, John Frean, K Ravhuhali, A de Voux, J Rossouw
14:45	Abstract Presentation #4	Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) about rabies among community households and health practitioners at the human-wildlife interface in Limpopo National Park, Massingir District, Mozambique Question and Answer	Milton F Mapatse, Claude T Sabeta, José M Fafetine, Darrell Abernethy
15:00	Abstract Presentation #5	Genomic and One Health investigation of SARS-CoV-2 in South African lions Question and Answer	Katja Koeppel, Amy Strydom, Adriano Mendes, Marietjie Venter
15:15	Abstract Presentation #6	Epidemiological characteristics and spatiotemporal trend of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever cases in South Africa, 1981-2020 Question and Answer	Veerle Msimang, Lucille H Blumberg, Antoinette Grobbelaar, Chantel le Roux, Naazneen Moolla, Janusz T Paweska, Jacqueline Weyer
15:30	TEA BREAK
15:45	Introduction to breakout rooms	Summary and introduction of topics for breakout rooms
15:55	Breakout Rooms	Session conducted in Zoom – link will be provided on virtual event platform TOPICS Preventing potential emerging pandemics. Prof Mary Louw Penrith, Dr Isabel Brosius Guidelines: Outbreak preparedness and response for scientists and policymakers. Prof Vinny Naidoo and Dr Soledad Colombe Social, ecological and economic impacts of pandemics on health systems and livelihoods. Dr Koen Peeters, Dr Hazel Bradley Drivers of the emergence and spread of infectious epidemics. Prof Marietjie Venter, Prof Anita Michel Mitigation of the climate crisis needs to be more prioritised in One Health. Prof Marrianne van der Sande and Dr Kathy Kreppel	FACILITATORS UP Prof Mary-Louise Penrith (Preventing potential emerging pandemics) Prof Vinny Naidoo (Guidelines: Outbreak preparedness and response for scientists and policymakers) Dr Hazel Bradley (Social, ecological and economic impacts of pandemics on health systems and livelihoods) University of the Western Cape Prof Marietjie Venter (Drivers of the emergence and spread of infectious epidemics) Prof Anita Michel (Drivers of the emergence and spread of infectious epidemics FACILITATORS: ITM Dr Isabel Brosius (Preventing potential emerging pandemics) Dr Soledad Colombe(Guidelines: Outbreak preparedness and response for scientists and policymakers) Prof Koen Peeters (Social, ecological and economic impacts of pandemics on health systems and livelihoods Prof Marianne van der Sande (‘Mitigation of the climate crisis needs to be more prioritised in One Health agendas Dr Kathy Kreppel (‘Mitigation of the climate crisis needs to be more prioritised in One Health agendas)
16:50	Closing	Report back and closing	Prof Tshepo Matjila, Prof Lucille Blumberg
17:00		Social Lounge
Friday \| 03 December
Time	Theme	Talk title	Presenters
			Session Chair: Prof Koos Coetzer
11:30	Poster Session	Platform opens and poster sessions	All
12:30	Keynote #2	Challenges of addressing priority zoonotic diseases: Brucellosis control	Dr Peninah Munyua
13:00		Question and Answer
13:15	Abstract Presentation #7	Rabies risk factors related to dog meat processing and consumption in the Centre North and far North regions of Cameroon Question and Answer	Nnomo M C Josiane
13:30	Abstract Presentation #8	Epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis and its zoonotic implication in Addis Ababa milkshed, Central Ethiopia Question and Answer	Begna Tulu, Aboma Zewede, Mulugeta Belay, Miserach Zeleke, Mussie Girma, Metasebia Tegegn, Fozia Ibrahim, David A Jolliffe, Markos Abebe, Taye Tolera Balcha, Balako Gumi, Henny M Martineau, Adrian R Martineau, Gobena Ameni
13:45	Abstract Presentation #9	Community perception on vector control programs and challenges for the effective implementation: a qualitative study Question and Answer	Parbati Phuyal, Isabelle Marie Kramer, Ulrich Kuch, David A Groneberg, Mandira Lamichhane Dhimal, Edwin Wouters, Meghnath Dhimal, Ruth Müller
14:00	TEA BREAK
14:15	Keynote #3	One Health investigations of endemic bacterial zoonoses: Key findings and lessons learned for disease surveillance, prevention and control	Dr Jo Halliday
14:45		Question and Answer session
15:00	Abstract Presentation #10	Community perception on hydatidosis and strategies for its control in Morocco Question and Answer session	Mwiza Kazimbaya, Severin Thys
15:15	Abstract Presentation #11	Human and animal rabies surveillance in Nigeria: A One Health analysis introduction Question and Answer session	Shamsudeen Fagbo, Naser Ahmed, Zaidat Musa, Arjan Stegeman, Olaniran Alabi, Chikwe Ihekweazu
15:30	Abstract Presentation #12	Drivers of spread of anthrax in Western Province, Zambia Question and Answer session	Stephen Tembo
15:45	TEA BREAK
16:00	Panel Discussion	How policy change can address socio-economic, cultural, and environmental determinants of epidemics	Facilitator: Prof Koos Coetzer Panellists Prof Mary-Louise Penrith Prof Jaap Wagenaar Dr Fasina Folorunso Oludayo Dr Christiana Noestlinger Dr Marc-Alain Widdowson
16:50		Closing	Prof Frans Jongejan, Prof Tshepo Matjila,
17:00		Social Lounge remains open

Session Chairs

Prof Lucille Blumberg

MB BCH MMed (Micro) ID (SA) FFTM (RCPS,Glasgow) DTM&H DOH DCH
Extraordinary Lecturer: Veterinary Tropical Diseases

Prof Koos Coetzer

BVSc(Hons) MMedVet(Path)(Pret)
Former Head of the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases & Emeritus Professor

Poster Presentations

Title of Poster Presentation	Authors	Presented by
Evaluation of Artesunate-Mefloquine as a novel alternative treatment for schistosomiasis compared to Praziquantel in Senegalese school-aged children (SchistoSAM), a randomized controlled trial	I Brosius, C Roucher, M Mbow, A Tsoumanis , B.T Faye, A De Hondt, D Arango, C Burm , L Paredis, I Potters, Y Van Herrewege , B Cissé , S Mboup, K Polman, E Bottieau	Isabel Brosius

Synthetic peptides as biomarkers for the diagnosis of dengue infection

F Falconi-Agapito, K Kerkhof, X Merino, D Bakokimi, F Torres, M Van Esbroeck, M Talledo, K.K Ariën

Francesca Falconi-Agapito

Predators of container-breeding mosquitoes – potential control agents?

F Reuss, A Magdeburg, R Müller, M Pfenninger

Friederike Reuss

Larvicidal efficacy of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) and chinaberry (Melia Axedarach) on Anopheles Arabiensis and Anopheles Pharoensis in Ethiopia

E Yechale, M Balkew, T Gebre-Michael

Enyew Yechale

Molecular epidemiology of peste des petits ruminants virus in Nigeria: An update

S Mantip, A Sigismeau, D Shamaki, TY Woma, O Kwiatek, G Libeau, S Farougou, A Bataille

Samuel Mantip

Drivers for the expansion of the dengue vectors Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus

I Kramer, M Pfeiffer, O Steffens, F Schneider, V Gerger, P Phuyal, I Kadel, M Braun, A Magdeburg, B Ahrens, D.A Groneberg, U Kuch, M Dhimal, R Müller

Isabelle Kramer

A Systematic Review and meta-analysis to assess the significance of microbial infections in Zebra

C.A Cossu, R.V Bhoora, R Cassini, H van Heerden

Carlo Andrea Cossu

Further evidence of no association between clinical sign of loiasis and presence/intensity of microfilariae: implication for diagnosis and treatment

L Djune-Yemeli, H.C Nana-Djeunga, A Domche, J Kamgno, P Budge

Linda Djune-Yemeli

Drivers of vaccination uptake in Democratic Republic of Congo

P Mangoni, L Peckeu-Abboud, K Chammam, P.L Mutombo, J.F.P Kwete, C Ifufa, V Vanlerberghe, M Van der Sande, J Madinga, P Mbala-Kingebeni

Patrick Mangoni

Drivers for emergence and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Nigeria

O.B Akanbi, C.I Odita, T Lakes, F Thiel, M Mohamed

Christianah Odita

The effect of the COVID19 pandemic and government response on the social, economic and health status of TB patients and their households in Cape Town South Africa

L Vanleeuw L, S Atkins S, W Zembe

Lieve Vanleeuw

Antibiotic overuse for Covid-19, are we adding insult to injury?

S.G Abdela, L Liesenborghs, F Tadese, S.H Abegaz, F.B Bayuh, E.A Asmamaw, T.A Mebratie, A.A Mamo, M.A Mebrate, W Enbiale, SHunegnaw, D.B Hundie, Z Hurissa, G Agero, A Kaso, S van Henten, J van Griensven

Seid Getahun Abdela

Characterization of landscapes at risk of schistosomiasis transmission in the Kimpese region, involvement in community-based vector control