1University
of Georgia, Athens, USA; 2Jordan University of Science
and Technology, Irbid, Jordan; 3Paris-Est University/Anses, EU/OIE/FAO Reference
Laboratory for Brucellosis, Animal Health Laboratory, Maisons-Alfort, France; 4Central Veterinary
Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, Afghanistan; 5King
Abdullah University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University
of Science and Technology; 6Ministry of Agriculture,
Tulkarem, Palestine; 7Université
Ibn-Khaldoun Tiaret, Algeria; 8University of
Alexandria, Egypt; 9Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan;
10Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan
University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
Abstract
A regional workshop, sponsored by UN Development
Program, to address brucellosis in the Middle East and North African (MENA)
region, was held at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan
from 5-7 January, 2014.Forty-four key
scientists from universities and governments in 5 countries (Jordan, Palestine,
Egypt, Algeria, and Afghanistan) gathered to present and discuss various aspects
of brucellosis surveillance and control. They were joined by Dr. Bruno
Garin-Bastuji, Director of the OIE/FAO Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis, who
provided helpful comments and guidance throughout. Using scientific
presentations, laboratory sessions, and targeted discussion sessions,
participants shared perspectives and gained valuable information on control of
this important transboundary animal disease and public health problem. This
paper describes highlighted discussion points and presents consensus summary
statements regarding possible paths forward.
Key words:
Abortion,
Brucellosis,
Diagnosis,
Middle East, North Africa, Small ruminants