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From 10 November to 5 December 2025, the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases (DVTD) at the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science successfully hosted a transformative four-week training programme titled “Specialised Training in Veterinary Parasitology and Primary Animal Health
WAAVP-AN’s participation in the 5th International Congress on Parasites of Wildlife (ICPOW), held from 14-18 September 2025 in Skukuza, South Africa, marked an important milestone in advancing the network’s continental visibility and collaborative agenda. The congress provided a unique platform
WAAVP-AN’s engagement at the 30th WAAVP Biennial Conference, held from 17–21 August 2025 in Curitiba, Brazil, represented a significant step in strengthening the network’s global presence and strategic partnerships. As one of the premier international forums in veterinary parasitology, the
Towards Understanding Snail-borne Zoonotic Parasite Diagnosis and Transmission in the Okavango Delta, Botswana Project team: M. Barson, N. Mabika and K. Muzarabani This study aims to determine the zoonotic potential of trematode parasites of aquatic animals and related human health
Haemonchus risk model forecast in Kenya Project team: S. Alemu, G. Tilahun, M. Howe, B. Ameda, N. Babayani This project will transform veterinary parasite control in Africa by developing a free-of-charge mobile platform to aid parasite surveillance and related diseases
Disentangling the Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in Southern Africa Project Team: M.C. Marufu, R.D. Miambo, S. Chitanga, S.I. Tshilwane, S. Mukaratirwa, S.M.S. Afonso This multi-national research initiative addresses critical knowledge gaps regarding the epidemiology, genetic
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