Dr. Juan Pablo, an Epidemiologist and Research Fellow in One Health at The Peter Doherty Institute and an honorary fellow at The Nossal Institute, paid a visit to the Director of the Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, on 4th of July 2023. Currently stationed in Bhutan for field work, Dr. JP Villanueva-Cabezas is engaged in collaborative research with the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB). The objective of the research is to develop a risk-based surveillance system for zoonotic bovine tuberculosis in Bhutan.
Despite the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis, which poses a significant public health concern in Bhutan, the monitoring of zoonotic cases related to the disease has been lacking. This is especially crucial considering the common practices that put individuals at risk, such as the consumption of raw milk and milk products. The research collaboration aims to address this gap by enhancing the understanding of current knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to bovine tuberculosis along the milk value chain.
The specific goals of the research collaboration include identifying sources of evidence to determine the status of bovine tuberculosis, investigating a risk-based surveillance plan, and establishing a baseline understanding of the disease. Additionally, the research aims to appraise various sources of evidence and develop a surveillance plan to detect both animals and humans infected with bovine tuberculosis.
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