Rehabilitation and Consolidation of the Palestinian Veterinary Services

Description:

The rehabilitation of the veterinary services in the Palestinian Territories including the construction of physical facilities such as laboratories and quarantine stations.

 

Objective:

The establishment of a modern and cost-effective veterinary service

 

Scope:

There are ongoing activities on national, bilateral and trilateral basis. However, coordinated efforts and improved coordinated control measures are required and should be encouraged.

 

Status:

Due to the absence of the general and basic animal health infrastructure and the lack of trained manpower, at present, the existing veterinary services cannot fulfil their obligations with regard to the livestock holders and to the public health.

 

Tasks and Scope of Work:

The project includes the following components:

• Provision of technical assistance
• Training of staff
• Constructions (diagnostic facilities, field veterinary and quarantine infrastructure, etc.)
• Equipment (veterinary instruments, laboratory, office, transport)