Ghana has officially rolled out the Events Mobile Application Plus (EMAi+), a digital tool designed to strengthen animal disease surveillance, reporting, and early warning systems.
The national launch in Accra brought together key stakeholders, including Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku and FAO Country Representative Priya Gujadhur.
Mr. Opoku described the move as a “significant milestone,” stressing that modern surveillance tools are vital to protect public health, food security, and livelihoods. Ghana piloted the app in 2018, leading to a threefold increase in disease reporting, and has since scaled it nationwide.
EMAi+, developed by the FAO, allows veterinary officers and animal health workers to report outbreaks in real time, cutting reporting times from months to about 30 minutes. It now covers terrestrial and aquatic animals, bees, and wildlife under a One Health approach.
Between January 2024 and April 2025, the system generated 68 weekly bulletins, helping track diseases such as anthrax, rabies, and avian influenza.
While acknowledging connectivity challenges, Mr. Opoku said the ministry remains committed to sustaining the platform. Ms. Gujadhur praised Ghana’s leadership in piloting the tool, which is now used in 16 countries.
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