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PREVENT: Three years of growth and innovation

We are celebrating three years of PREVENT, an initiative improving the efficiency and sustainability of poultry production in sub-Saharan Africa through hatchery vaccination, knowledge-sharing and training, and technical support to small-scale producers. Join us in celebrating our success and delve into the lessons we have learned.

About PREVENT

Year in Review: GALVmed 2023

This comprehensive report summarises the accomplishments and milestones that shaped the course of our journey and endeavours in 2023.  From product and market development to critical partnerships and regulatory advancements, this report reflects our team’s dedication and collective efforts, contributing to the achievement of GALVmed’s mission. Read it here.

Man holding a goat. This is the cover of the Year in Review 2023.

 

 

Our Vision

Transformational improvement in the well-being and economic progression of small-scale livestock producers.

Our Mission

We will contribute to the transformation of small-scale livestock producers’ lives by:

  • understanding the constraints to animal health and how to overcome them;
  • engaging the animal health industry; and
  • ensuring awareness, availability and adoption of effective animal health interventions.

Infographic with GALVmed Achievements. 1.2 billion livestock vaccines, therapeutics and other animal health products sold to small-scale producers from 2014 to 2022. 23.7 million livestock deaths averted from 2014 to 2022. Approximately $52.5 million in poultry deaths averted from Newcastle disease from 2014 to 2022. 5.7 million cumulative annual customers served from 2014 to 2022. 13 products taken to full development from 2010, of which 8 have been commercialized. 9 products registered to date under the Mutual Recognition Procedure.

Our work

Product development

GALVmed specialises in product development partnerships uniquely established to translate global research progress into tangible livestock disease control tools for the developing world.

Commercial development

Our work with our partners supports the small-scale livestock producers of the world.

Enabling Environment

An enabling environment that allows for the successful translation of research products to sustainable animal health solutions for small scale livestock producers is essential to achieving GALVmed’s mission.

Blog

ONELab - Diagnostic Solution to Small-scale Poultry Farming

In 2020, LAPROVET, a Ceva Santé Animale group company, partnered with GALVmed and launched the OneLab initiative, a programme to develop a network of private veterinary laboratories in Senegal to facilitate access to diagnostic tools.

African woman smiling and holding a chicken

A Rising Tide Doesn’t Lift All Boats: Why Africa’s Livestock Intensification Can’t Leave Women Behind

As Africa endeavours to intensify its livestock production to meet food security goals, it is imperative to address these gender disparities to avoid unintended consequences and ensure equitable development.

Women with goat

Invest in Women to Accelerate Progress

International Women’s Day is a day to reflect on the gender disparities that hinder women’s opportunities worldwide, while advocating for policies and strategies that pave the path to gender equality.

Voices from the field

ONELab - Diagnostic Solution to Small-scale Poultry Farming

In 2020, LAPROVET, a Ceva Santé Animale group company, partnered with GALVmed and launched the OneLab initiative, a programme to develop a network of private veterinary laboratories in Senegal to facilitate access to diagnostic tools.

African woman smiling and holding a chicken

A Rising Tide Doesn’t Lift All Boats: Why Africa’s Livestock Intensification Can’t Leave Women Behind

As Africa endeavours to intensify its livestock production to meet food security goals, it is imperative to address these gender disparities to avoid unintended consequences and ensure equitable development.

Women with goat

Invest in Women to Accelerate Progress

International Women’s Day is a day to reflect on the gender disparities that hinder women’s opportunities worldwide, while advocating for policies and strategies that pave the path to gender equality.

GALVmed's Achievements

Working in collaboration with partners, GALVmed has implemented, over the years, impactful programmes across Africa and South Asia. These are some of GALVmed’s achievements from 2014 to 2022.

Why combination vaccines are better for small-scale livestock producers

Livestock is a crucial source of income for small-scale livestock producers. Globally, it is estimated that around 78 per cent of the world’s poorest communities rely on agricultural work to support their livelihoods and households. However, livestock diseases represent $358.4 billion in lost production per year.

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