1. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 Feuille de route PPR pour l’Afrique Central, 25 – 25 Aout 2015 PPR situation in Lebanon

2. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 Basic Facts Official name: Republic of Lebanon Capital: Beirut Area: 10,452 sq km Main Port: Beirut on the Mediterranean Sea Population: 3,874,050 (2006 estimate) Population growth rate: 1.23 percent (2006 estimate) Lebanon is bounded on the North, east and southeast by Syria, on the south by Palestine, on the west by the Mediterranean sea.

3. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 Small Ruminant population in Lebanon NOAnimal Species 355000Sheep 450000Goat

4. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 Outcomes 1 :laboratory diagnosis The laboratory diagnostic capacity of the country is well established: A- IRAL is responsible for testing field samples B- ELISA, PCR diagnostic procedures available C- train staff to manipulate PPR samples D- SOP are in place

5. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 Outcomes 2:Surveillance system Surveillance system for PPR is established through: The strategic action plan for surveillance of major diseases. Implementation of field survey based on serology Identification of risk hotspots and transmission pathways Training of staff on value chain and risk analysis

6. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 DIVA with PPR ELISA not possible Positive samples are either due to vaccination of previous infection

7. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 Outcomes 3:Surveillance system Field veterinarians Private and public are well qualified to detect potential PPR occurrence and make differential diagnosis

8. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 Outcomes 4: prevention and control National TADs including PPR committee is established to coordinate all activities Mass vaccination is conducted in all the country. Legal framework and mandate are implemented

9. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 PPR is notifiable disease in lebanon Lebanon is previously endemic with sporadic cases limited to known areas Stakeholders are involved Rare impact of wildlife Socio economic impact on small holders is identified

10. PPR Roadmap meeting for the Middle East, Qatar, 1 – 3 December 2015 conclusion According to the Global strategy Lebanon has completed stage 1 and embarked in stage 2