Progress 01/01/10 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Graduate and undergraduate students Scientists in higher education institutions Administrators in higher education institutions Producers Changes/Problems: Partnership Directormoved from North Dakota State University to Mississippi State University What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Held Study abroad in Uganda summer course every year - International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance & Public Health Students trained under the MS in International Infectious Disease Management (IDM) Workshops/Conferences and Short term Training were conducted Held three international conferences/International Boma in Kampala, Uganda Held several workshops during the conferences Held short term training for students at Cornell University,University of Minnesota and University of Saskatchewan, Canada. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Results were disseminated inseveral ways including: 1. Community Outreach and Extension At least 15 outreach activities were conducted including student attachment programs, and student undergraduate service learning, and community engagement 2. Workshops/Conferences and Short term Training Held three international conferences/International Boma in Kampala, Uganda Held several workshops during the conferences 3. Newsletters 4. Several Policy briefs 5.Scientific presentations and Publications What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Partnership & Networking Capacity building Establishment of Africa-US network of higher education institutions (AFRUS-IDM) focused on integrated management of trans-boundary diseases, zoonoses and socio-economic growth Developed multi-stakeholder platform – AFRISA (Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development); an academic-community-public-private partnership Human Capacity building Beginning in September 2011, 21 individuals were enrolled into the MS-IDM program 6 Faculty, 9 government civil servants, 6 Students, 21 students have recently been admitted to begin studies August 2013; 1 faculty member enrolled in PhD/IDM program, Fellowships: 5Makerere University Students were awarded fellowships for research in IDM Curriculum Development Enhanced curriculum for summer course in Uganda with new modules e.g. Service learning, Infectious Disease Modeling, and Disease Outbreak investigation; Developed 2 new courses, International Animal Health, Policy and Biosecurity and Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Developed and implemented online blended course in International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance and Public Health, which is accessible to East Africa Higher Education institutions and NDSU; developed a gender sensitive community service learning module Revised theMS-Veterinary Preventive Medicine curriculum at Makerere University into two tracks (Field Epidemiology and Animal health Economics); Revised gender sensitive Multiple Entry-Multiple Exit (MEME) model for Biomedical Laboratory program (women and other disadvantaged groups), One Health Program Developed and approved 11 AFRISA SPEDA MEME programs in industrial value chain programs Institutional Development Established regional networking hub - AFRISA Improved computer lab, purchased 10 computers Adopted and modified new online platforms from MSU and Tufts Trained ICT manager in technical skills on use of online systems Restructured faculty of Veterinary medicine into a college to better align with issues of biosecurity and IDM Joint Research Conducted joint research which resulted into several peer-reviewed scientific publications; an additional 6 submitted; over 20 presentations at international research symposiums Joint research with MSU on enhancing the productivity of dairy value chain At least 10 policy briefs and lay reports produced At least 10 student theses completed related to IDM Community Outreach and Extension At least 15 outreach activities were conducted including student attachment programs, and student undergraduate service learning, and community engagement Workshops/Conferences and Short term Training Held three international conferences/International Boma in Kampala, Uganda Held several workshops during the conferences Baseline survey of One Health (animal, human and environment) Surveillance System capacity in Uganda
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
A Publications
1. Ekiri A., Kabasa J.D, Aceng L.F., Ejobi F. and Khaitsa, M.L, 2013. An International Experiential Learning Program: A Study Abroad Experience in Uganda. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal, vol. 57, No.3a, pp 104-110. Special September issue, ISSN: 0149-4910.
2. Ekiri A., Kabasa J.D and Khaitsa, M.L. 2013. International Infectious Disease Management: A Case Study of Internationalizing Curricula. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. vol. 57, No.3a, pp 74-82. Special September issue, ISSN: 0149-4910. Theme: Globalization: Implications for teaching and learning in post-secondary agricultural education).
3. Khaitsa, M.L, Kabasa J.D and Ekiri A. 2013. Africa-US Integrated Disease Management Consortium: A Model for International Education and International Development. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. vol. 57, No.3a, pp 115-121. Special September issue, ISSN: 0149-4910. Theme: Globalization: Implications for teaching and learning in post-secondary agricultural education).
4. Tendo D., Ekiri A., Sischo W. and Khaitsa, M.L. 2013. Case Study of Experiential Learning through a Training Model at the Science and Policy Interface: The National Animal Health Policy and Food Security Course. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. In Press.
5. Muleme, M., R. Barigye, M.L. Khaitsa, E. Berry, A.W. Wamono and C. Ayebazibwe. 2013. Vaccines and vaccination programs for the control of Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Uganda (2001 - 2010). Journal of Tropical Animal Health and Production, 45(1):35-43.
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Progress 10/01/11 to 09/30/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: A new course, MICR 722 - International Health Policy & Biosecurity was implemented jointly with partners at Washington State University & University of Minnesota. The eight MS graduate students in the International Infectious Disease Management & Biosecurity program attended the Global Policy course in Washington DC- May 14-18, 2012, a collaboration between four universities (Washington State University, University of Minnesota, University of California Davis and NDSU). The students engaged with Intergovernmental organizations eg FAO, WTO, OIE, The World Bank, USAID. Students also attended a webinar (in person) at USAID office, Washington DC. Of the eight students, six graduated at the end of fall 2012; two will graduate by end of spring 2013. An additional six MS graduate students enrolled in the program in spring 2012. The cornestone course of the MS program "International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance and Public Health" was offered again in Uganda in summer 2012 with 23 students (5 from US, 18 from East Africa). The Emerging Pandemic Threats Project (RESPOND) funded by USAID contributed $60,000 to pay for 12 participants from six East African Higher education institutions to participate in the summer course. An International conference was organized and held in Kampala, Uganda, July 9 to 14, 2012, attended by several partners from North America (US and Canada) and from Africa (South and East Africa). During that meeting, workshops and other short term training and curriculum review of the MS program were held. Students and faculty shared their research. Several posters (nine from NDSU) were presented at the conference. Collaborated with USDA-Foreign Animal Service Borlaug Fellowship Program, to help place two scientists from Senegal and Ethiopia (Africa) for training at Michigan State University with a budget of $66,000. Five MS students implemented a community engagement project on Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Arizona, June 3-29,2012 in collaboration with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch, Division of Vectorborne Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. Another community engagement project on Rabies Control was held in Uganda during June 16-July 14, 2012. Dr. Robinson Mdegela from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania visited NDSU. NDSU contributed at least $20,000 towards hiring a full time project manager for the project. In collaboration with Michigan State University and Columbus State University and Makerere University, a baseline survey instrument and a gender auditing survey for trans-boundary animal disease surveillance systems in Uganda were developed. Policy briefs were developed. Results have been disseminated to: The Centers for Disease Control, the Prevention (CDC) One Health Committee, the NDSU "Its happening at State", the College of Agriculture Food Systems & Natural Resources newsletter. The PI (Dr. Khaitsa) presented at annual meetings of the multistate projects including NC-1041 and NC 1202. Seminars were offered by alumni of the summer course and MS degree program. PARTICIPANTS: The following three individuals who worked on the project have moved: Freeman, D.; Logue, C.; and Barigye, R. Opportunities for Professional Development and Training included: Visit to CDC Veterinary Day by 4 of the MS students. In collaboration with CDC, five MS students in the program attended a one month long Community engagement Project in Arizona to control Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Also all 8 students attended a Global Health course in Washington DC and visited Inter governmental organizations such as the United Nations, Food and Agricultural Organization, The World Bank, The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)and others. The PI (Dr. Khaitsa) attended a Professional Development Program "Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations" in Europe and visited and engaged with United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) and Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) and with World Animal Health Organization (OIE) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Formed partnership with USDA Foreign Animal Service Bourlough Foundation. TARGET AUDIENCES: Students - experiential learning including study abroad in Uganda (for US students) or in US (for Ugandan students) is a life changing experience. Providing Graduate studies for students. Farming Communities - developing pamphlets, brochures to share with communities where research projects were conducted. Governments - by developing policy briefs from research conducted by graduate students. Faculty - faculty exchange and seminars, collaborative international research. Higher Education Institutions -institutional capacity building. Managing this grant has provided opportunity for NDSU and Makerere University to undergo some institutional capacity building for managing international collaborative project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The project increased access for women and students from under-represented groups in Uganda to access tertiary education programs;an equal number of female (3) and male (3) students were enrolled in the second cohort group of six MS-IDM students currently undergoing training. Students funded by the project advanced in their careers. Emma Swanson joined the medical school at the University of North Dakota, August 2012. Robert Mugabi and Michael Muleme got PhD program offers. Two MS-IDM graduates (Herbert Mukiibi & Michael Muleme) were invited to membership in NDSU's Chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Phi Kappa Phi is North Dakota State University's highest academic recognition - membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of graduate students. Improved teaching and learning methods were developed. MICR 723 - International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance & Public Health - course materials were converted to online format. The four weeks in Uganda now are just experiential learning in the field and curriculum was improved with new modules added. Networks of faculty and students from North Dakota State University, Makerere University and other universities have been formed. We have added an international perspective to our research and training, thus providing opportunities for faculty and student collaborations.
Publications
- Robert Mugabi, Shelley M. Horne, Birgit Pruess. 2012. Analysis of Biofilm formation in Escherichia coli K-12 ldhA mutant. North Dakota Academy of science, Proceedings of the 104th Annual Meeting Volume 66, April 13, 2012, Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center Bismarck, North Dakota.
- Michael Muleme, Robert Barigye, Margaret L. Khaitsa, Eugene Berry, Anthony W. Wamono. Zoonotic Borreliosis: Influence of Climatic factors on disease occurrence, Poster presented at the 9th Graduate Students Association Research and Arts Forum, North Dakota State University Memorial Union, April 12, 2012.
- M.L. Khaitsa, D. J. Kabasa, E. Berry, J. McEvoy, P. Gibbs, B. Pruess, and J. Schuh. 2012. A Joint Degree in International Infectious Disease Management & Biosecurity, The first of its kind in the United States. North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) /DOCE Conference "Celebrating and Sustaining Agriculture" University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI. June 26 - 29, 2012.
- Rahel Gemmeda, Margaret L. Khaitsa and J. F. Wamala. Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Western Uganda: Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects. Presented at the 9th Graduate Students Association Research and Arts Forum, North Dakota State University Memorial Union, April 12, 2012.
- Michael Muleme, Robert Barigye, Eugene S. Berry, Anthony W. Wamono, Margaret L. Khaitsa, Chrisostom Ayebazibwe. 2012. Review on Vaccines and Vaccination Programs for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Outbreaks in Uganda (2001 to 2010). Poster presented at the USAID/HED funded International Conference & Cultural Boma held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda July 12-13, 2012.
- Michael Muleme, Eugene Berry and Margaret L. Khaitsa. 2012. Climate Factors and Disease Occurrence: Influence of Temperature and Precipitation on the Epidemiology of Lyme disease in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin (1990 - 2010). Poster presented at the USAID/HED funded International Conference & Cultural Boma held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda July 12-13, 2012.
- Herbert Mukiibi,Robert Barigye, Margaret Khaitsa, and Enock Matovu. 2012. Retrospective Study of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) Cases in Otuboi Sub-county, Kaberamaido District, Uganda between 2004 and 2010; A Partial Evaluation of Stamp-Out Sleeping Sickness (SOS) Campaign. Poster presented at the USAID/HED funded International Conference & Cultural Boma held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda July 12-13, 2012.
- M. Muleme, R.Barigye, M. L. Khaitsa, E. Berry, A. W. Wamono, C. Ayebazibwe. September, 2012. Vaccines and vaccination programs for the control of Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Uganda (2001 - 2010). J. of Tropical Animal Health & Production. [Epub ahead of print] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedterm=Foot%20and%20mouth%20disease% 20muleme].
- Timothy R. Miller, Benon Asiimwe, Robert Barigye, and Margaret Khaitsa. 2012. Prevalence of African 2 Clonal Complex in Mycobacterium bovis Isolates in Kampala-Uganda. Poster presented at the USAID/HED funded International Conference & Cultural Boma held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda July 12-13, 2012.
- Emma Swanson, M. Etukoit, and I. Kalanzi. 2012. Continual HIV care, treatment, and counseling at TASO Clinic, Mulago, Kampala, Uganda. Poster presented at the USAID/HED funded International Conference & Cultural Boma held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda July 12-13, 2012.
- Rahel D. Gemmeda, Margaret L. Khaitsa and Joseph F. Wamala. 2012. Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Western Uganda: Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects. Poster presented at the USAID/HED funded International Conference & Cultural Boma held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda July 12-13, 2012.
- Lee Kiedrowski, Rahel Gammeda, Robert Mugabi, Herbert Mukiibi, Michael Muleme, and Margaret L. Khaitsa. 2012. Reducing Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in a Tribal Reservation in Arizona: A collaborative Community Engagement Project. Poster presented at the USAID/HED funded International Conference & Cultural Boma held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda July 12-13, 2012.
- Gemmeda R. D., D. Landblom, Doetkott D. Muleme M. and Margaret L. Khaitsa. 2012. Prevalence and Characterization of Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolates O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145 and virulence genes in STEC isolated from healthy feedlot and range cattle in western North Dakota. In the 72nd Annual North Central Branch of ASM (American Society for Microbiology) meeting at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, October 12-13, 2012.
- Kine Liddle, Nosa Egiebor and Margaret L. Khaitsa. Abstract submitted and accepted by Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) conference for presentation at one of the Panel Discussions, February 17 to 20, 2013 at New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference theme is Reimagining Higher Education in a Global Context, and the subtheme is teaching, learning, and research in the global context.
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Progress 10/01/10 to 09/30/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Obtained infrastructural support (US$300,000) from the government of Uganda towards accomplishing CIMTRADZ (Capacity Building in Integrated Management of Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses) objectives. Identified & Renovated a facility at Makerere to serve as the Center of Excellence in managing Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses. Developed a website for AFRUS-IDM network (www.afrusidm.org / www.afrisaidm.org). Developed a governance structure for CIMTRADZ. CIMTRADZ project participated in Brucellosis outbreak investigation in Uganda in April 2011. New individual courses (curricula) developed with MS-IDM. MICR 722- International Health Systems, Policy and Biosecurity (2 credits)and MICR 724- Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 credits). Improved teaching/learning methods (MICR 723 - International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance & Public Health - summer course materials were converted to online format in summer 2011). Continued to offer summer course in Uganda (summer 2011) with 9 students. A Joint MS degree & Graduate Certificate in International Infectious Disease Management & Biosecurity was approved at NDSU and Makerere University. Eight MS students are currently enrolled in joint MS-IDM degree and 6 others have been identified to start in spring 2012. Also, 5 graduate students have been identified to receive dissertation/thesis fellowships. We applied for and rceived a supplemental grant ($8,000) with University of Saskatchewan, Canada. We submitted another supplemental grant to the US State Department ($323,551.60)for Setting up a Diagnostic & Animal Disease Investigation Center at Makerere University-Grant award decision is pending. We have agreed to partner with Emerging Pandemic Threats (EPT) program (also funded by USAID)to synergize activities in ECA region. The partnership has led to institutional capacity building in both primary institutions (NDSU & Makerere). For instance, NDSU developed capacity to manage USAID funded international program. Also, NDSU developed the first joint sandwich degree -leading to student exchange & joint research opportunities. Makerere developed a public private community platform for managing the CIMTRADZ grant and other grants - known as AFRISA (Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development, www.Afrisa-Africa.org). PARTICIPANTS: Partner organizations - North Dakota State University and Makerere University, Relevant Uganda government ministries. Opportunities for training or professional development that were provided by the project included: MS degree in International Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity and Summer course in Uganda. TARGET AUDIENCES: Graduate training for faculty at Makerere University. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: No major changes in approach.
Impacts
The partnership has led to institutional capacity building in both primary institutions (NDSU & Makerere). Makerere developed a public private community platform for managing the CIMTRADZ grant and other grants - known as AFRISA which will increase efficiency and reduce beuaracracy in managing grants. Also this platform allows the university to work directly with the communities to address local community problems. The project has brought about Policy & institutional Reforms, Human Resource development reforms, Curricula reforms and Infrastructural development. Over 80 faculty at Makerere and public sector technical staff have been trained through shortterm professional and skills development. Additionally, 10 graduate students are currently undergoing MS in International Infectious Disease Management & Biosecurity.
Publications
- Abstracts presented at the North Dakota and South Dakota joint EPSCOR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) conference held at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 2011. http://www.ndsu.edu/epscor/
- 1ANNET KYOMUHANGI, 2GEORGE LUBEGA,2EDWARD WAMPANDE,2ANN KAZIBWE, 2ALEX BOBO, 2LUKE SEBINA,1,2MICHAEL MULEME,1,2ROBERT MUGABI, 2011. Immunoprotective Potential of a Trypanosoma brucei Hypothetical Membrane Protein Keg-50. 1,Dept. of Veterinary & Microbiological Sciences, North Dakota State University; 2School of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University, Uganda;
- 1,2HERBERT MUKIIBI; 1ROBERT BARIGYE; MARGARET KHAITSA; 2ENOCK MATOVU, 2011. Retrospective Study of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) cases in Otuboi Sub-county, Kaberamaido District, Uganda between 2004 and 2010; A Partial Evaluation of Stamp Out Sleeping sickness (SOS) Campaign. 1Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences, North Dakota State University, 1523 Centennial BVLD, Fargo, ND 58108, P.O.BOX 6050, U.S.A; 2 School of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University, P.O.BOX 7062 Kampala Uganda.
- 1TIMOTHY R. MILLER & 2BENON ASIIMWE, 2011. Prevalence of African 2 Clonal Complex in Mycobacterium bovis Isolates from Kampala-Uganda. 1Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences, North Dakota State U. niversity, 1523 Centennial BVLD, Fargo, ND 58108, P.O.BOX 6050, U.S.A; 2. Ministry of Health, Kampala Uganda.
- 1,2MICHAEL MULEME, 1ROBERT BARIGYE, 1MARGARET L. KHAITSA; 3CHRISOSTOM AYEBAZIBWE, 2011. Review on Vaccines and Vaccination Programs for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Outbreaks in Uganda (2001 - 2010). 1. Department of Veterinary & Microbiological Sciences, North Dakota State University, 2. School of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University; 3. National Animal Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology Centre, Entebbe Uganda.
- 1,2ROBERT MUGABI, 3ROSEANN MILLER, 2JESSICA NAKAVUMA, 2LUKE NYAKARAHUKA 1ROBERT BARIGYE, 2011. Prevalence of Brucellosis in Selected Herds of Cattle and Goats in Kiruhura District, Uganda. 1Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, North Dakota State University, 2. School of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University-Kampala, Uganda. 3. Center for Comparative Epidemiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, USA
- 1,2ROBERT BARIGYE, 1MARGARET L. KHAITSA, 3DAVID KABASA, 2011. Capacity Building in Integrated Management of Trans-boundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses in East and Central Africa:Setting up a Diagnostic & Animal Disease Investigation Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Biosecurity, Makerere University-Uganda. 1.Dept. of Veterinary & Microbiological Sciences, North Dakota State University; 2. Dept. of Veterinary Diagnostic Services, North Dakota State University; 3. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Biosecurity, Makerere University, Uganda
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