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ProSalus Foundation Launches a “Silent Auction” of more than 20 pieces of original art by Anna Khomchyk to support Ukrainian vets
The ProSalus Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a special silent auction to raise critical funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. The auction features exclusive works from the Different Together series by renowned Ukrainian artist Anna Khomchyk, whose vibrant pieces celebrate unity,
Prosalus Foundation Welcomes Dr. Alexandra Marko to Board of Directors
The ProSalus Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexandra (Alex) Marko BSc BVSc to its Board of Directors. With an impressive background in veterinary medicine and a deep commitment to advancing veterinary care across Africa, Dr. Marko brings invaluable expertise and passion
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3rd AFSCAN and VAN Congress -AFSCAN Ambassadors Meeting 2024
3rd AFSCAN and VAN Congress 2024 In November 2024 the AFSCAN Board and Ambassadors Meeting took place in Swakopmund, Namibia. All AFSCAN countries were represented: Burundi (Dr JC Manirambona), Ethiopia (Dr S Tezera), Ghana (Dr K Mensah Kwao) Kenya (Dr L Mathai) Nigeria (Dr O
BSAVA supports AFSCAN Veterinary Association of Namibia Congress 2024 in honour of Professor Michael Day
We are thrilled and grateful to announce that the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has generously supported the AFSCAN Congress 2024. This meaningful contribution honours Professor Michael Day’s memory. Prof. Day was a past president of BSAVA and a member of both the AFSCAN
AFSCAN Undergraduate Veterinary Studentship 2025
APPLICATION FOR AN AFSCAN undergraduate veterinary STUDENTSHIP Please note: New Application Forms for 2025! Download here New for 2025: Studentship Final Report Form 2025 Download here
AFSCAN Scientific Research Grant Applications 2025
AFSCAN is a ProSalus Foundation initiative that facilitates capacity building in the African community to enhance quality in small companion animal medicine, promoting a One-Health perspective. The AFSCAN Research Award This opportunity is available to individuals working at an African Veterinary School or private practice
ProSalus NAVC/VMX Fun(d) Run Orlando 2025
This year’s “Fun(d) Run” a 5km Colour Run was well-supported by the veterinary community, with over 500 entries and a lot of fun! It was organised jointly by NAVC/VMX and the ProSalus Foundation, with proceeds going to the main activities of the ProSalus Foundation, such
AFSCAN Research Award Publications
We are pleased to announce that three scientific articles resulting from AFSCAN research awards were published in 2024: Dr. Adekunle Ayinmode, from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, published the article: Meta-analysis of canine cryptosporidiosis in Africa and prevalence of clinical infection in Oyo, Ogun, and Kwara
2024 AFSCAN Research Award
We are pleased to annouce that Dr. Lydiah Wanjiru Njihia, from the University of Nairobi, has been awarded an AFSCAN research grant in November 2024, for her project titled “Assessing the risk of Salmonella transmission and the challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in diarrheic and
2024 AFSCAN Studentship Award
In November 2024, Zozianne Hoareau-Kakooza, an undergraduate veterinary student from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity (CoVAB) at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, received the prestigious “AFSCAN Studentship Award”. Under the supervision of Dr. Dickson Tayebwa, Zozianne will develop the project titled “Sero-prevalence
Call for Applications for the AFSCAN SEVC Scholarships 2025
The AFSCAN Board is calling for applications for two AFSCAN Scholars, one English-speaking and one Portuguese-speaking, from Sub-Saharan Africa, who will attend the Southern European Veterinary Conference (SEVC) in Seville from 23rd to 25th October 2025. AFSCAN is a ProSalus Foundation initiative that facilitates capacity
BSAVA gives free library access to vets in developing nations
MEDIA RELEASE – 15 February 2019 BSAVA gives free library access to vets in developing nations Vets in developing nations can now access free educational resources from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s online library. Vets working and training in countries with limited resources, where
VMX 2019 Scholarship report and photos
THE COLIN F. BURROWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REPORT I am Dr. Willy Mwangi Edwin a veterinary surgeon, teaching and practicing in the University of Nairobi Veterinary school, Kenya. I am also one of the recipient of the 2019 Colin F. Burrows international scholarship that facilitate veterinarians
Zambia
AFSCAN AMBASSADOR Dr Ntombi Mudenda – ntombim@yahoo.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President – Dr Ntombi Mudenda Vice President – Dr Geoffrey Muuka Secretary – Dr Amy Kingdom Vice Secretary – Dr Vigirio Mutemwa Treasurer – Dr Edwin Sianzinda Public Relations Officer – Dr Mutinta Haachilala CVA Representative
2020 NAVC-AFSCAN Colin F. Burrows International Scholarship Report by DR. AMID ADETAYO
2020 NORTH AMERICAN VETERINARY COMMUNITY-AFRICAN SMALL COMPANION ANIMAL NETWORK COLIN F. BURROWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REPORT BY DR AMID ADETAYO INTRODUCTION I am indeed honoured and privileged to be chosen as the 2020 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Colin F. Burrows International Scholar and African Small Companion
AFSCAN BSAVA Scholarship Report for 2023 BSAVA Congress Scholar: Goodluck Mwangawa Gaudence
Dear AFSCAN Board/BSAVA I would like to express my sincerely gratitude to AFSCAN BSAVA for this opportunity to attend extraordinary BSAVA 2023 Veterinary Congress in Manchester. I have got wonderful life experience had not yet attended such a big Vet congress before in my carrier.
Burundi
AFSCAN Ambassador Dr Jean Claude Manirambona – AFSCAN Ambassador and President manjeckad@yahoo.fr
Ethiopia
AFSCAN Ambassador Dr Samuel Derso Tezera – AFSCAN Ambassador and President of ESSAV samuel.derso@gmail.com Phone number. +251910927004 The ESSAV Ethiopia board comprises : The President Dr.Marshet Adugna Mitiku – Vice- President Dr.Shiret Belete Zewudie – Secretary General Dr.Nigist Bizu Gessesse – Deputy Secretary General Dr.Shewatatek Melaku
Ghana
AFSCAN Ambassador Dr Koney Boye Mensah Kwao – AFSCAN Ambassador and President koneysvethospital@gmail.com Executive Comitee : Dr. Andrews Kusi Appiah – President. Dr Joseph Adotei Adotey – Vice President Dr. Kwabena Yeboah Kyei – Secretary Dr. Veronica Donkor – Assistant Secretary Dr Edna Kissi Amoah
AFSCAN Concluded A Pan-African Infectious Disease Surveillance Program
AFSCAN concluded a Pan-African Infectious Disease Surveillance Program The African Small Companion Animal Network (AFSCAN), a project of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (WSAVA’s) charitable Foundation, has concluded amulti-country infectious disease surveillance studythat providednovel data on the prevalence and distribution of ectoparasites (fleas
Angola
AFSCAN Ambassador President and Ambassador – Cristina Oliveira Vice-president – António Domingos General secretary – Tatiana Ferreira Deputy secretary / assistant secretary – Vera Pereira President of the fiscal council – Ana Cláudia Pais Treasurer – Élcio Santos President of the general assembly board –