ISVEE18 Host: SASVEPM
The Southern African Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (SASVEPM) was formed in 2000 as an African equivalent to the United Kingdom’s Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (SVEPM). Our mission is to advance veterinary epidemiology and preventive medicine in Southern Africa, promote information sharing between animal health professionals, and build regional capacity in epidemiology.
Today, our diverse membership exceeds two thousand veterinary and para-veterinary professionals from across the African continent and beyond. Our members contribute expertise from both state and private sectors, industry, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations, academic institutions, and research groups. SASVEPM serves as a forum to share knowledge, experience, and methodologies applicable to Southern Africa through various annual online and in person events.
These include webinars, epidemiology field training sessions and workshops designed to equip members with the knowledge and skills required to address the distinctive challenges and circumstances complicating the management of infectious diseases in Africa and necessitate bespoke approaches to surveillance and control.
MEET THE SASVEPM COMMITTEE
Prof Peter Thompson
National Advisor
Production Animal Studies. Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Dr Noluvuyo Magadla
Local Organizing Committee
Director, Animal Health
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, South Africa SASVEPM President
Dr Nelson Matekwe
Marketing and Communication
Chief State Veterinarian: Northern Cape Veterinary Services, South Africa
Dr Mohamed Sirdar
Scientific Committee
Sub-Regional Programme Officer, World Organisation for Animal Health, Sub-Regional Representation for Southern Africa, Botswana
SASVEPM Vice-President
Dr Wonderful Shumba
Pre and Post Congress Workshops
Deputy Director: Northern Cape Veterinary Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, South Africa
Prof Geoffrey Fosgate
Scientific Committee
Professor (Epidemiology):
Production Animal Studies,
Faculty of Veterinary Science,
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Co Editor-in-Chief Preventive
Veterinary Medicine
Dr John Grewar
Pre and Post Congress Workshops
Research and Innovation Manager: South African Equine Health and Protocols NPC Extraordinary lecturer – Production Animal Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Founding Director: jDATA
Dr Lesley van Helden
Social Events
Chief State Veterinarian: Epidemiology Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Cape Town, South Africa
Dr Michael Modisane
Pre and Post Congress Workshops
Chief Director of Animal Production and Health, Department of Agriculture,
Land Reform and Rural Development,
South Africa Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate of the World Organisation of Animal Health to South Africa. Former President of the World Organisation of Animal Health Council
Dr Misheck Mulumba
Sponsorships
(Director)-Senior Manager Research: Animal Health and Protection, Onderstepoort
Veterinary Research Institute, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa Chair: Africa One Health Network Member of the OIE (WOAH) Scientific Commission
Dr Liesl De Boni
Local Organizing Committee
Chief state veterinarian:
Epidemiology & Laboratory
Gauteng Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development, South Africa
SASVEPM Secretary
Dr Japhta Mokoele
Social Events
Senior Lecturer and Pig Specialist Production Animal Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science University of Pretoria, South Africa SASVEPM Communication Officer
Dr Sikhumbuzo Mbizeni
Finance and Sponsorships
Senior Lecturer: Animal diseases surveillance and control; Ticks and tick-borne diseases; Veterinary Parasitology University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa SASVEPM Treasurer
Symposium Venue:
Century City Conference Centre
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