Stop Transboundary Animal Disease & Zoonoses

The AusAID Stop Transboundary Animal Disease and Zoonoses (STANDZ) Initiative (2011-2015) combines on-going support to two programs of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the South East Asia and China Foot and Mouth Disease Program and the Strengthening Initiatives for Veterinary Services, formerly known as the Project on Strengthening Veterinary Services to Combat Avian Influenza and Other Priority Diseases in South East Asia. The goal of the AusAID STANDZ Initiative is to reduce the impact of emerging infectious diseases on food security, public health and livelihoods in South East Asia and will strengthen the capacity of animal health sectors in South East Asian countries for the prevention, control and eradication of priority Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses. The Initiative will provide OIE with more resources and some flexibility to: support priority countries' national efforts in FMD control; provide emergency assistance to countries during FMD outbreaks; and assist national veterinary services systems strengthening. STANDZ work will be consistent with country national plans, the regional 2020 Roadmap, and OIE international standards. AusAID STANDZ will work in partnership with governments and other international players in targeting capacity building of partner government systems. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $12.9 million over 4 years, starting 2010-11.