Kano L-PRESS Project trains over 80 health workers to tackle livestock diseases, boost productivity
The Kano L-PRESS Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project has trained over 80 veterinarians, Disease Surveillance Notification Officers (DSNOs), paraprofessionals, environmental health officers, and community animal health workers on disease monitoring, investigation, risk communication, and the implementation of both the National Action Plan on Health Security and the Kano State Action Plan on Health Security.
Speaking on Thursday at the training in Kano, the Kano Project Coordinator of L-PRESS, Dr Salisu Muhammad Inuwa, explained that the training, in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, aimed to equip DSNOs and veterinarians working in the field to enable them to respond effectively to any disease outbreaks or other health issues they may encounter.
Inuwa added that L-PRESS is a project designed to improve livestock productivity, resilience, and the commercialization of selected value chains, while also enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to respond to crises or emergencies.
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“We are here to build the capacity of disease surveillance notification officers, veterinarians, and other professionals from both the public and private sectors, as well as academia,” Inuwa said. “Our goal is to equip these field workers so they can respond quickly and effectively to outbreaks. We have about 80 participants in this training.”
SolaceBase reports that L-PRESS is a six-year project with the objective of improving livestock productivity and resilience, commercializing selected livestock value chains, and strengthening the nation’s ability to respond to crises or emergencies.
Dr. Ahmed Abubakar, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the L-PRESS project, highlighted that the project is supported by the World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, the Kano State Government, and 20 other participating states.
“The project focuses on enhancing livestock productivity, commercialization, and climate resilience.”
Abubakar emphasized that one of the primary objectives of L-PRESS is to address the resilience of livestock to climate change, which exacerbates disease outbreaks. “By training these professionals, we are not only improving animal health but also strengthening the human health sector.”
Dr. Umar AbdurRashid, a participant from the Rano Zonal Veterinary Office, described the training as highly relevant and impactful. “This training is something we can be proud of. It will go a long way in building the capacity of veterinarians and other professionals, helping us to effectively carry out our duties.”
L-PRESS, according to the participants, is set to boost livestock resilience and productivity, which is vital for both animal and human health sectors.
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