Human dog-mediated rabies in the Circle of Kati, Mali: An epidemiological situation analysis and the stakeholder’s knowledge regarding rabies and the One Health approach

Research (Published online: 14-02-2024)

8. Human dog-mediated rabies in the Circle of Kati, Mali: An epidemiological situation analysis and the stakeholder’s knowledge regarding rabies and the One Health approach

Amadou Dit Baba Traoré, Madi Savadogo, Nicolas Djighnoum Diouf, Zékiba Tarnagda, and Rianatou Bada Alambedji

International Journal of One Health, 10(1): 56-62

Amadou Dit Baba Traoré: Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV), PO Box 2295, Bamako, Mali; Department of Public Health and Environment, Inter-State School of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (EISMV), PO Box 5077 Dakar, Senegal.

Madi Savadogo: Department of Public Health and Environment, Inter-State School of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (EISMV), PO Box 5077 Dakar, Senegal; Department of Biomedical and Public Health, Institute for Research in Health Sciences (IRSS/CNRST), PO Box 7047 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health (FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Belgium.

Nicolas Djighnoum Diouf: Training and Research Unit for Agronomic Sciences, Aquaculture and Food Technology, Gaston Berger University (UGB), PO Box 32000, Saint-Louis, Senegal; Higher Institute for Agricultural and Rural Training, University of Thiès, PO Box 54 Bambey, Senegal.

Zékiba Tarnagda: Department of Biomedical and Public Health, Institute for Research in Health Sciences (IRSS/CNRST), PO Box 7047 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Rianatou Bada Alambedji: Department of Public Health and Environment, Inter-State School of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (EISMV), PO Box 5077 Dakar, Senegal.

doi: 10.14202/IJOH.2024.56-62

Article history: Received: 29-12-2023, Accepted: 05-02-2024, Published online: 14-02-2024

Corresponding author: Madi Savadogo

E-mail: savadogo.madi@yahoo.fr

Citation: Traoré ADB, Savadogo M, Diouf ND, Tarnagda Z, and Alambedji RB (2024) Human dog-mediated rabies in the circle of Kati, Mali: An epidemiological situation analysis and the stakeholder’s knowledge regarding rabies and the one health approach, Int. J. One Health, 10(1): 56-62.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Human dog-transmitted rabies remains a serious public health issue in Mali despite efforts to mitigate it. Indeed, several stakeholders have implemented multiple initiatives for years. However, there is still a lack of cooperation among stakeholders. This study was conducted to capture situational data on rabies and One Health practices among key actors involved in the fight against rabies in Mali.

Materials and Methods: Data from veterinary and medical services were collected for analysis. Data collection was based on a review of technical documents (epidemiology of rabies in animals and humans and activities conducted to tackle the disease) and stakeholder interviews (awareness of rabies and the One Health approach).

Results: With regard to the epidemiological situation, the findings revealed unsatisfactory vaccination coverage in dogs and low suspected sample collection for laboratory diagnosis. In addition, only half of the exposed individuals received complete post-exposure prophylaxis. A survey carried out by experts in the fields of animal health, human health, and the environment indicated that only 22.47% were well aware of rabies and had never heard of the One Health approach. Overall, there was no significant association between knowledge and participant sector of origin (p > 0.05), highlighting the need for operationalization of the One Health approach in Mali.

Conclusion: Therefore, an integrated national action plan for rabies control should be developed with a particular focus on capacity building, particularly in the area of the One Health core competencies.

Keywords: epidemiology, multisectoral engagement, One Health, Public Health priority zoonoses, Stakeholders.