Eminent scientists in Africa have been challenged to develop solutions for "African problems," during the ongoing global conference to address the challenge of tsetse flies and Trypanosomiasis commonly known as sleeping sickness.
Eminent scientists in Africa have been challenged to develop solutions for"African problems," during the ongoing global conference to address the challenge of tsetse flies and Trypanosomiasis commonly known as sleeping sickness.
The Deputy President urged the scientists to,"lay strategies of sweeping the continent clean of this disease." DP Gachagua pointed out that livestock contributes between 30 percent and 80 percent to the GDP of Sub-Saharan Africa. "With advancement in technology, this meeting brings different experts to the table. It is through blended ideas that we can innovate to banish the disease."Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke presented Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi during the conference.
"Given the scale of tsetse fly problem in Africa and considering its trans boundary nature, complex and dynamic medical, veterinary, agricultural and rural development dimensions, there is need to establish focus and direction in the fight against tsetse and Trypanosomiasis at the regional and continental level."The bureau Director said there was a chance to eliminate tsetse and the disease in the continent, by working together.
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