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Launch and evaluation workshop of the ISAVET (In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training) program
Dr. Arnaud Soha actively contributed to the launch workshop of the ISAVET program, supported by USAID and FAO-ECTAD. This program aims to strengthen skills in veterinary epidemiology for better prevention and management
zoonoses in Benin, by adopting the One Health approach.
Training workshop for TWAS winners
Professor Victorien Dougnon, leader of URMAPha, participated as
trainer at the TWAS-UNESCO workshop in Dakar. This event aimed to provide young people
researchers with essential skills in scientific research and writing. With
presentations on “Scientific Research and Writing”, predatory journals and
writing techniques, he highlighted the importance of ethics,
transparency and clear communication to produce impactful research.
Preparatory workshop for the data collection activity on practices, interactions and perspectives related to the use of medicinal plants in Beninese traditional medicine
This preparatory workshop for the survey brought together 10 experts in the field of ethnoboatology
having good experience in conducting ethnopharmacological surveys with
practitioners of traditional medicine. They worked to refine the questionnaire
proposed to adapt it and to reformulate certain questions to best reflect the
local practices, taking into account the specificities of the areas, knowledge, and
methods used by traditional medicine practitioners
Workshop to define the criteria for setting up a MICs platform for day-old chicks and hatching eggs imported into Benin
This workshop made it possible to analyze, select and define the relevant criteria for the establishment of a microbiological certification system (MICs) intended for chicks.
day-old and hatching eggs in Benin. His in-depth discussions enabled the analysis
results, several essential criteria were retained to guide the implementation of
this innovative system, thus marking a major advance in the fight against
Antimicrobial resistance in the Beninese poultry sector.
International Days on Antibiotic Resistance
Several members of the team participated in these days where they had the opportunity to present their research results related to the fight against antimicrobial resistance in Benin.
AREF-MRC Towards Leadership Program
Dr Brice Boris LEGBA, from URMAPha (Research Unit in
Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology
of Natural Substances) at the University of Abomey-Calavi, has the honor of being one
of the 20 African researchers selected for the prestigious
AREF-MRC Towards Leadership program. The program has
officially started on November 20, 2024, at Palm Beach
Resort & Spa in Saly Portudal, Senegal.
Collaboration strengthening visit
Dr. Victorien Dougnon, participated in Cadiz, as Head of the Department of
International Cooperation of the University of Abomey-Calavi, in the “Navigating
LiderAfrica: Calls, Procedures and Tools. During this event, he presented our
institution and convinced the Consortium to create mobility opportunities and
learning for Beninese students (Master, PhD), post-docs and
administrative staff
5th Edition of the course on antimicrobial resistance
Miss Fabiyi Kafayath, URMAPha laboratory technician,
proudly represents Benin at the 5th course on Resistance to
Antimicrobials – A One Health Challenge. This event, organized
by the Mérieux Foundation and Paris Cité University, aims to strengthen the
skills in diagnostics, innovative therapies and
AMR monitoring systems.
Activity date 9 à 16 sur 32 activités
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