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ONE HEALTH IN LAOS
PREVENTING DISEASE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
WWF Laos is safeguarding biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem resilience in Nam Poui Management Authority to monitor livestock-wildlife interactions. By strategically deploying camera traps in potential hotspots, valuable data can be gathered to identify potential sources of infectious disease, identifying high-risk areas and practices that may facilitate the transmission of diseases. These observations will support early detection and help stakeholders make informed decisions to promote sustainable land management practices and enhance the health and well-being of both wildlife and livestock populations.
WHAT ARE WE DOING
Raising community awareness
WWF is facilitating Health Talks in high-risk villages in collaboration with the District Agriculture and Forestry Office (DAFO) and the District Health Offices to raise awareness on the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems among diverse groups, including women and youth. These talks will share information on minimising the risks of zoonotic diseases between livestock, wildlife and local communities and promote community-wide participation in safeguarding public health and environmental well-being.
Monitoring livestock and wildlife
WWF is conducting camera trap assessment within and around the Nam Poui National Protected Area in collaboration with the Nam Poui Management Authority to monitor livestock-wildlife interactions. By strategically deploying camera traps in potential hotspots, valuable data can be gathered to identify potential sources of infectious disease, identifying high-risk areas and practices that may facilitate the transmission of diseases. These observations will support early detection and help stakeholders make informed decisions to promote sustainable land management practices and enhance the health and well-being of both wildlife and livestock populations.
SMART ranger patrolling
Patrol teams are being equipped with the necessary skills to monitor and collect data on wildlife health effectively using SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool). These training sessions will empower participants to collect, analyze, and interpret data in real-time, enabling early detection of potential health threats and informed decision-making. Systematic surveys will also monitor wildlife populations and assess the health status of both wildlife and livestock. By implementing SMART patrols stakeholders can strengthen surveillance efforts and improve disease prevention strategies to support healthy wildlife and livestock populations.
In collaboration with:
Agronomes et vétérinaires sans frontières (AVSF)
Department of Disease Control (DDC)
Center Infectiology Christophe Merieux
Related links:
Nam poui – a national protected area