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Declaration on Taenia solium Cysticercosis/Taeniosis

Cysticercosis/taeniosis caused by Taenia solium, is known to be a serious economic problem and public health risk in Latin America, Asia, and Western and Central Africa. Recent investigations indicate that the parasite is also widespread in Eastern and Southern Africa requiring a regional plan to:

• Document the burden and impact of T. solium cysticercosis/taeniosis.
  
• Increase awareness of relevant stakeholders about the problem of cysticercosis/taeniosis.
• Establish regional and national multidisciplinary working groups for promotion of scientific exchange and cooperation as well as coordination of research and control activities.
• Establish a regional reference centre and secure medications and diagnostic and other needed equipment to ensure the necessary infrastructure for research, training, surveillance and control activities.
• Educate and train health, veterinary, and other relevant professionals about cysticercosis/taeniosis.
  
• Ensure the transfer of technology necessary for surveillance and control
• Encourage basic and applied research on cysticercosis/taeniosis, including socioeconomics and potential interventions.
  
• Formulate guidelines for management of cysticercosis/taeniosis.
  
• Promote integration with traditional health and livestock systems.
  
• Review and revise as needed national pork inspection and control regulations.
  
• Establish a regional programme aimed at improving smallholder pig production and health, and
  
• Encourage regional and international cooperation.

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