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PREACTS is the first international operational program conducted within PREZODE\u2019s umbrella.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PREACTS aims at preventing outbreaks and curbing the spread of zoonotic diseases at the human-animal-environment interface, with nature-based solutions and approaches that are context-based and address social and economic impacts. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the resilience of socio-ecosystems to zoonotic disease emergence while strengthening surveillance systems at the animal-human interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program, funded by the Agence Fran\u00e7aise de D\u00e9veloppement (AFD) for a total of 30 million euros, includes three projects: AFRICAM (2023-2026), ASAMCO (2024-2028), and ASEACA (2025-2029, in a co-design process). These projects are established in selected countries (within PREZODE country members) and regions identified as epidemic hotspots, providing a diverse landscape for PREACTS\u2019 One Health approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AFRICAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Launched in 2023, the AfriCam project is implemented in Cambodia, Cameroon, Guinea, Madagascar, and Senegal and has entered a crucial development phase. 2024 saw the beginning of on-the-ground activities in each country, with a strong focus on cross-sector partnerships and frequent coordination meetings to facilitate knowledge-sharing and synergy among all participants. Progress to date includes training (training workshops, PhD and Master students), significant data collection (sampling of wildlife and domestic animals, epidemiological surveys, knowledge attitude, and practices surveys), codesigned workshops of integrated surveillance systems, a deeper understanding and integration of gender perspectives, and the preliminary implementation of prevention mechanisms. Local and national governments are actively engaged to ensure the sustainability and long-term impact of AfriCam\u2019s activities. The project plans to expand these activities, enhance regional synergies beyond individual countries, and grow global collaboration through partnerships with ASAMCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ASAMCO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PREACTS-ASAMCO project officially started on August 28, 2024. Characterized by its regional approach, ASAMCO covers Central America (Mexico, Costa Rica, and Haiti), Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo), and Asia (Laos and Thailand). The activities have been officially launched in each region. The Latin America region kick-off meeting occurred on October 14 in M\u00e9rida, Mexico. For Asia, the meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 12-13. The launch in DRC is planned for 2025. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ASEACA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ASEACA, the third project, is currently under a co-designing process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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