The School of Veterinary Medicine at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has secured a $75,000 grant from the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology – Africa Network and the African Capacity Building Foundation to strengthen training in veterinary parasitology.
The funding will support the development of a certified short-course programme in collaboration with Ajisefini Consulting and Inqaba Biotec, targeting at least 40 veterinary parasitologists across West Africa over an 18-month period.
The initiative is aimed at enhancing genomic surveillance of veterinary parasites and improving the translation of molecular data into practical policies for parasite control and resistance management.
Project Lead, Dr. Jubin Osei-Mensah, described the initiative as a timely intervention to address capacity gaps in veterinary parasitology, adding that it will strengthen training in genomics, epidemiology, and molecular diagnostics.
He further noted that the project will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and generate evidence on the status of parasites affecting animal health in the sub-region.
The programme is also expected to improve bioinformatics skills, strengthen surveillance systems, and enhance long-term strategies for controlling parasite resistance in West Africa.
KNUST Veterinary Medicine School Secures $75,000 Grant for Parasite Genomics Training
KNUST Veterinary Medicine School Secures $75,000 Grant for Parasite Genomics Training