19th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the GF-TADs for the Americas

On March 17, the 19th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the GF-TADs of the Americas was held virtually, at which Cochliomyia hominivorax myiasis (NWSW) was defined as one of the priority Transboundary Diseases.

The objectives of the meeting also included:

• Establish the Standing Group of Experts on Cochliomyia hominivorax myiasis (SGE-NWSW).
• Approve the Terms of Reference for the operation of the SGE-NWSW.
• Define priority strategies to address reinfestation in countries where it had been eradicated and prevention measures in countries that remain free of the disease.
• Present the regional situation of NWSW.

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Recording

Acces code: WOAH032025.