VETERINATY SERVICES IN THE NEAR EAST REGION

Veterinaty Services In The Near East Region

The monitoring and control of infectious animal diseases, in order to prevent their introduction or spread in all NENA countries, is the responsibility of the respective State Veterinary Services. Although their administrative structures, legal powers and operative tools vary, in all countries these are based upon laws and regulations dealing with notifiable diseases. In several countries, veterinary diagnostic laboratories and research institutes provide the necessary support to the Veterinary Services. Veterinary faculties, within the framework of State universities, are also potential supporters of diagnostic and research activities.

In recent years, some of these Services have undergone changes and

restructuring, or are presently undergoing such changes. Examples: 

    The Privatization of the veterinary profession in Egypt and the

 Maghrebcountries;

   The reorganization of the Centre for Veterinary Laboratories and Research,

    Independent of the Animal Health Department, in Kuwait: 

    The establishment of a new disease surveillance system (NASS) in Iran;

    Upgrading enforcement capacity, in particular of laboratory testing and inspection arrangements, in Turkey; and others.

Field-laboratory connections, early warning systems, rapid response capacity in emergency situations with special reference to mass vaccinations, are priority issues in need of early improvement.(Internet).

Penulis : Drs.Simon Arnold Julian Jacob