Porcine cysticercosis (PC) in pigs and neurocycticercosis (NCC) in humans are diseases caused by the parasite Taenia solium (tapeworm), which is transmitted between humans and pigs.
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral disease of livestock and humans. It is endemic in large parts of Africa, and outbreaks have been declared over the past two years in many West African countries.
In East and Central Africa, the most important tick-borne disease of livestock is East Coast fever, caused by the intracellular parasite Theileria parva.
The influenza virus causes upper respiratory tract infections in humans, avian species, and a variety of mammals. The avian influenza virus is a type A virus that is highly mutable.
This project creates the authorization for capacity building support to develop and manage the Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF).