PPT-Improving Biosecurity in Barbados and the OECS through Enhanced National Capacity to Conduct

Presented By Mrs Natisha DuncanJoseph Mr Columbus Philippe Date 13 th June 2022 COUNTRY REPORT ST LUCIA ORGANISATION OF BIOSECURITY The Ministry of Agriculture through the following divisions executes the functions of the islands biosecurity . Let us find you the best prices on Barbados hotels and vacation spots. Enjoy the fun of Barbados and experience the best vacation ever! My Heritage of Barbados. Food. The island of Barbados is known for excellent and diverse cuisine; therefore it was extremely difficult to compile a list of only 10 delicacies of Barbados. . Barbadians love their food and there are many dishes and delicacies unique to the island. . Series of . management practices. Bioexclusion. Preventing the . introduction . onto . non-infected premises. Biocontainment. Preventing the spread . from an infected premises. By . animals, personnel, . Adapted from the FAD . PReP. /NAHEMS . Guidelines: Biosecurity (2013). Reduce risk of disease spread. During movement of personnel, equipment, and materials. During routine animal care. During animal emergency . Adapted from the FAD PReP/NAHEMS . Guidelines: Biosecurity (2016). Describes operational biosecurity. Presents considerations to develop an effective biosecurity plan. Provides examples of operational measures. Adapted from the FAD PReP/NAHEMS . Guidelines: Biosecurity (2016). Importance of biosecurity. Routes of exposure to disease. Steps in developing a biosecurity plan. Introduction to 3 levels of biosecurity. Promoting Healthy Living in the Americas: . Multi-sectoral . Interventions to reduce health risks factors. Washington, DC, November 18th, 2013. Trevor Hassell, MBBS, FRCP, FACC. Chairman National NCD Commission, Barbados. Rentcarbarbados provides best and cheapest car rental and hire services for travel in Barbados at very affordable price. We are available 24x7 and provide all self-driven cars on rent with pickup. Call now: 246-428-7845. Adapted from the FAD . PReP. /NAHEMS . Guidelines: Biosecurity (2013). Reduce risk of disease spread. During movement of personnel, equipment, and materials. During routine animal care. During animal emergency . Robert Jimmy. Aquaculture Adviser. Purpose of the Paper. Process so far in aquatic biosecurity development. PICT inputs/interventions. Programme elements. Actions already being undertaken. Next step. Page 1 of 4 EMPOWERMENT (BAJE) Background and the Problem For the past few years, there has been widespread apathy, in almost all areas and Things social, economic, cultural, legal, and political Willy . Tonui. , PhD. Founder Member and President, African Biological Safety Association (AfBSA). Discussion Format. Status of Biosafety and Biosecurity in Africa. Laboratory Capacity in Africa. Common Challenges among laboratories. biorisk. . policy and implementation: . perspectives . from the African continent. Dr. Louise Bezuidenhout. University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Outline. Research in Africa. Biosafety and biosecurity regulation and oversight. Melanesian Arc. . Bill Magee. Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre. BUILDING CAPACITY . BUILDING CAPACITY IN THE . PACIFIC REGION. . Capacity building activities are delivered for a number of .