Status Report:Avian Influenza Emergency Preparedness Plan for Malawi

Avian Influenza Risk for Malawi

Major risks: through migratory birds (Dec – March).

The wetlands serve as important areas for

resident & migratory birds.

Wetlands lie on the north-south migratory routes along the rift valley.

Transboundary movements

Name the most abundant species of migratory birds

Common Name Scientific Name

White stock Ciconia ciconia Little Bittern Lxobrychus minotus Greater Flamingo Phoeniceterns ruber Lesser Flamingo Phoenicepterns minor

Corn rake Crex crex

LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND TRADE

SMALLHOLDER INFORMAL

COMMERCIAL INFORMAL LARGE SCALE

CAPACITY

1. HUMAN RESOURCE: VERY POORGOVERNMENT VETS – 4PRIVATE – 5INSTITUTIONS – 4

This translates to a very high ratio of livestock units to a vet far below the recommended levels or the averages for developed countries or Africa. This status quo is unlikely to improve

2.DIAGNOSTICS

Serology: Haemagglutination at Central Vet Labs RT-PCR at Mzuzu Taiwanese Medical Mission3. INFRASTRUCTURE: Labs: Equipment Communication: All available (benchimera@sdnp.org.mw)

PREPAREDNESS PR0CEDURES

PRE- OUTBREAK

Prevent the introduction of Notifiable Avian Influenza (NAI) among animal and human population and minimise its impact once introduced.

Conduct Newcastle disease vaccination campaign Public awareness on avian influenza created. Surveillance for avian influenza in animals and humans

strengthened Migratory birds’ movement patterns and their interface with

domestic poultry established and mapped. Capacity for managing the disease strengthened Public awareness on avian influenza created. Surveillance for avian influenza in animals and humans

strengthened Migratory birds’ movement patterns and their interface with

domestic poultry established and mapped. Capacity for managing the disease

OUTBREAK SITUATIONTo mount a timely, consistent and coordinated response to avian influenza among the animal and human population

Procure bio security and bio safety equipment Procure diagnostic equipment and reagents Conduct training of specialised personnel

(Laboratory, Clinicians, Epidemiologist, Public Health Specialists and Ornithologist)

Develop treatment protocol Strengthening communication and networking system Conduct training on GIS

Summary Budget for 2006

1. Public awareness created 18,669,150.00 149,530.00

2. Surveillance strengthened. 109,725,700.00 877,805.00

3. Migratory bird movement pattern and interface established and mapped.

8,409,400.00 67,274.00

4. Capacity for managing the disease strengthened.

69,468,535.00 555,748.00

5. Monitoring and evaluation strengthened. 8,407,5000.00 672,362.00

1.6 Form rapid response team 4,231,500.00 33,852.00

Grand Total 214,680,550.00 1,717,440.00

Activities to Date

1. National Taskforce and National Technical Committee formed

2. Press Releases on ban of poultry and poultry products and wild bird trade. Press Releases on ban of poultry and poultry products and wild bird trade.

3. Press conference with journalist for dissemination

4. Two International Airports: Chileka and Lilongwe.

5. Resource Mobilization Meeting.

6. FAO : 2 vehicles and 11 motorcycles - Staff

7. WHO : Preparatory Workshops

8. UNICEF : Staff Message Development Workshop

THANK YOU

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BUDGET SUMMARY(DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND WILD LIFE)  

 

Output   Total cost in MK

Total cost in US$

1 Migratory birds movement patterns into and within the country and their interface with domestic poultry established and mapped.

16,676,250 133,410

2 An active NAI field surveillance established 42,581,000 340,504

3 Public awareness on associated risks of introduction of disease

32,500,000 260,000

4 Capacity for detecting NAI in animals strengthened

85,035,000 410,550

5 Disease magnitude in the event of an outbreak established

750,000 6,000

6 Impact of NAI in wild birds determined 1,562,000 12,500

7 Capacity in control of NAI in animals strengthened

5,375,000 43,000

8 Disease out break in resident wild birds contained

15,625,000 125,000

GRAND TOTAL

  200,104,250 1,330,964

Institutional Framework

National task Force

National Technical Committee

District Executive Committee

Area Executive Committee

Village development Committee

The objectives of this plan are:

1. To create public awareness on avian influenza 2. To strengthen surveillance for avian influenza in animals

and humans

3.To establish and map migratory birds movement patterns and their potential for contact with domestic poultry

4 To strengthen capacity for managing the disease

5 To minimise socio-cultural, economic and biodiversity losses

Expected outputs

1.      Public awareness on avian influenza created.

2.      Surveillance for avian influenza in animals and humans strengthened

3.      Migratory birds’ movement patterns and their interface with domestic poultry established and mapped.

4.      Capacity for managing the disease strengthened

4.0 Major activities

4.1 Output: Public awareness on avian influenza created. 4.1.2 Activities1. Develop a communication strategy for avian influenza2. Development of key messages3. Communication channels (multi-media)4. Conduct Social mobilization campaigns5. Conduct press briefing 6. Conduct Advocacy for Local Assembly representatives 7. Issue Press Releases

4.2 Output: Surveillance for avian influenza in animals and humans strengthened

4.2.1 Activities1. Develop the surveillance tools                              I.      Training manuals                              II.      Reporting forms2. Incorporate AI into the existing surveillance system 3. Conduct Training of staff in disease surveillance4. Procurement of vehicles, Motorcycles, Bicycles and

communication equipment5. Sample collection and transportation6. Conduct risk assessment7. Conduct regular surveillance review meetings

4.3  Output: Migratory birds movement patterns and their interface with domesticPoultry established and mapped.

4.3.1 Activities

1. Conduct survey on spatial and temporal distribution of migratory and resident birds

2. Conduct training of staff in migratory bird identification

3. Form Rapid Response Teams

4 Procure survey and monitoring equipment of birds

4.4 Output: Capacity for managing the disease strengthened

4.4.1 Activities

1. Conduct Newcastle disease vaccination campaign

2. Procure bio security and bio safety equipment

3. Procure diagnostic equipment and reagents

4. Conduct training of specialised personnel (Laboratory, Clinicians, Epidemiologist, Public Health Specialists and Ornithologist)

5. Develop treatment protocol

6. Strengthening communication and networking system

7. Conduct training on GIS

4.5 Output: Monitoring and Evaluation strengthened

4.5.1 Activities

1. Conduct regular support supervision in hot spot areas

2. Conduct bi-annual review meetings with extension workers in hot spot areas

3. Conduct Monthly National Technical Committee meetings

4. Conduct quarterly National Task Force meetings

5. Compile and disseminate M & E annual reports

NOTIFIABLE AVIAN INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS PLAN SUMMARY BUDGET

ID PRE NAI DETECTION COST

1 Migratory birds movement patterns into and within the country and their interface with domestic poultry established and mapped

   290,4940

2 Establish response teams at hot spot areas and national level

57664480

3 Public awareness on associated risks of introduction of disease

462815 

4 Capacity for detecting NAI in animals strengthened  8756200

5 Impact of NAI determined 750000 

6 Capacity in NAI strengthened 60850

7 Disease outbreak contained 14205570  

GRAND TOTAL(MK) 85364605

  GRAND TOTAL(US $) 682916.8

Summarised Plan Budget (Health)

Component Malawi Kwacha USD

Coordination and

implementation framework34,400,000 264,615

Disease surveillance 387,692 387,692

Vaccine and antiviral

medication delivery8,000,000 61,538

Emergency Medical delivery 37,500,000 288,462

Communication. 45,000,000 346,154

Procurement (Vaccines, Drugs

& PPE)12,183,552,391 93,719,634

Gland Total 12,358,852,391 95,068,095

2.0 Migratory movement pattern and interface with domestic birds established and mapped

2.1 Procure survey and monitoring equipment 4,469,000.00 35,752.00

2.2 conduct survey on spatial and temporal distribution

395,500.00 3,164.00

2.3 Training in migratory bird identification 3,544,800.00 28,358.40

Sub Total 8,409,300.00 67,274.40

3.0 Public Awareness created

3.1 Develop communication plan 3,094,355.00 24,754.84

3.2 Conduct social mobilization 7,965,200.00 63,721.60

3.3 Conduct advocacy 835,000.00 6,680.00

3.4 Conduct press briefing and field visits 191,400.00 1,531,20

3.5 Issue press releases 2,160,000.00 17,280.00

3.6 Conduct press conferences 2,222,400.00 17,779.20

3.7 Conduct phone-in and panel discussions 1,727,200.00 13,817.60

3.8 Conduct guest interview 473,600.00 3,788.80

Sub Total 18,669,155.00 149,353.24

4.0 Capacity for managing the disease strengthened

4.1 Train specialist Lab personnel 3,345,000.00 26,760.00

4.2 Conduct training of Lab Personnel 3,739,600.00 29,916.80

4.3 Develop treatment protocol manual 1,308,300.00 10,466.40

4.4 Training of health workers 7,132,500.00 57,060.00

4.5 Stock piling of tamiflu 2,623,885,00 20,991.08

4.6 Conduct training in GIS 2,245,800.00 17,966.40

4.7 Conduct Newcastle disease vaccinations 1,782,500.00 14,260.00

4.8 Procure bio safety and diagnostic equipment 47,290,950.00 378,327.60

Sub Total 69,468,535.00 555,748.28

5.0 Monitoring and Evaluation strengthened

5.1 Conduct regular supervision in hot spot areas 4,232,000.00 33,856.00

5.2 Conduct annual review meeting 3,077,100.00 24,616.80

5.3 Conduct bi-monthly NTC meeting 852,100.00 6,816.80

5.4 Conduct quarterly NTF meeting 48,000.00 384.00

5.5 Compile M & E annual reports 198,700.00 1,589.60

Sub Total 8,407,900.00 67,263.20

Grand Total 214,680,590 1,717,444.72

2 Publicity/Communication

Press Releases on ban of poultry and poultry products and wild bird trade.

Press conference with journalist for dissemination

3. Briefings

All Chief Animal Health and Livestock Development Officers.

Two International Airports: Chileka and Lilongwe.

Resource Mobilization Meeting.

4. Surveillance

Sample collection at Lake Chirwa with wetlands International /FAO.

5. Partner Support

FAO : 2 vehicles and 11 motorcycles

- Staff

WHO: Preparatory Workshops

UNICEF : Staff Message Development

Workshop