1. Mozambique’s public sector perspectives and experiences in the implementation of the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Standards
A.P. BALOI (1), F.M. CIPRIANO (2) and F.E. JANUÁRIO (1)
(1) Ministry of Fisheries, National Institute for Fish Inspection, Mozambique.
(2) Ministry of Agriculture, National Directorate of Veterinary Services, Mozambique.
Presented at the Global Conference on Aquatic Animal Health Programmes
Their benefits for global food security
Panama – 29/06/2011
Presented by: Florência M. Cipriano 1

2. Organization and Animal health institutions
Content
Introduction
Organization and Animal health institutions
Developed activities in view of OIE guidelines and standards
Challenges
Perspectives
Conclusions

3. 11 Provinces 128 Districts Introduction 799.380 Km2
GEOGRAPHIC DATA
Km2
11 Provinces
128 Districts
Inhabitants

4. MOZAMBICAN GOVERNMENT’S
Introduction
MOZAMBICAN GOVERNMENT’S
TOP PRIORITY
To develop and expand shrimp marine aquaculture.
REASONS
High value of shrimp that comprises penaeidae family mainly Penaeus monodon and Penaeus indicus.
High demand of the wild stock,
Opportunity for the improvement of per capita consumption of fishery products presently 7.8 kg below FAO recommended ratio of 18 kg.
Recently approved Master Plan establishes that in 2019 per capita consumption should reach kg

5. Introduction IMPLICATIONS
New Challenge with regard to aquatic animal diseases
Need of having in place adequate diagnostic capacity and properly equipped laboratories
Well organized veterinary services
Well trained veterinary staff

6. Introduction The potential of marine aquaculture in Mozambique
(Source: Min. of Fisheries report, 2007)
77,592 ha in ponds,
32,124 ha in cages and
10,591 ha for marine algae.
The commercial marine shrimp production exploits an area of 2,500 ha in a semi-intensive system with yearly shrimp production of around 1,000 tons
The inland fish production is estimated in 100 tons per year

7. Organization and animal health institutions
National Directorate of Veterinary Services (DNSV)
National Institute for Aquaculture Development (INAQUA)
National Fisheries Research Institute (IIP)
National Institute for Fish Inspection (INIP)
National institute for Agrarian Research (IIAM)

8. REGARDING ANIMAL HEALTH
ORGANIZATION OF AQUATIC ANIMALS
REGARDING ANIMAL HEALTH
The OIE focal point for aquatic animal health is the National Institute for Fish Inspection –(INIP) that falls under the Ministry of Fisheries.
Other institutions with activities on aquatic animals include:
National Institute for Aquaculture Development (INAQUA)
National Fisheries Research Institute (IIP)
The National Institute for Agricultural Research (IIAM)
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine-Eduardo Mondlane University .

9. Aquatic animals Competent Authority
The National Institute for Fish Inspection (INIP)
Created in 2005 by Decree 18/2005 of 24th of June
Responsibilities
Sanitary licensing and monitoring of aquaculture plants/farms;
Inspection and health certification for aquatic export products;
Report on country’s disease status and freedom from specific diseases.
Staff: Represented in all 10 provinces - Fish inspectors: 25 veterinary doctors, 18 medium level technicians and
Laboratory analysis in 3 main laboratories and
2 inspection facilities - staff :11 high level skilled and 12 Bachelors

10. Location of Focal Point for Aquatic Animals
(Main Headquarters and Regional Representation)
Legend:
Delegation
Laboratory
INIP Headquarters
Inspection Dept

11. THE ROLE OF OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
ON AQUATIC ANIMALS
The National Institute for Aquaculture Development (INAQUA)
Created in 2009 by Decree 28/2008 of 3rd of July
Responsibilities
Promotion of aquaculture development;
Monitoring of activities related to aquaculture sector;
Assures sustainable exploitation of the available aquatic species and aquatic areas suitable for the development of aquaculture activities.

12. THE ROLE OF OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
ON AQUATIC ANIMALS
The National Fisheries Research Institute (IIP)
Performs research work related to selection and adaptation of cultivated species
Researches the selection and adaptation of cultivable species
Performs genetic studies of selected species for cultivation
Develops and recommends the use of sustainable techniques for species production
Performs pathological studies and recommends the use of in aquatic

13. THE ROLE OF OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
ON AQUATIC ANIMALS
The National Institute for Agricultural Research (IIAM)
Is a branch of the Belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture
Has a Central Veterinary Laboratory capable of performing histopathology and diagnosis of shrimp diseases.
At present it only prepares samples for histopathology through cutting and staining of fish gonads.
The reading and interpretation of the results are made by foreign sources eg. Fisheries Research Institute
For performing complete testing of fish diseases including both histopathology and PCR the staff requires training and acquire reagents
Faculty of Veterinary
Has a laboratory capable of performing Polymerase Chain Reaction test (PCR) for aquatic animals.

14. Developed activities in view of OIE guidelines and standards
The nomination of the OIE Focal Point for aquatic Animal Health was an important step forward for Mozambique because:
Created the bases for improvement of compliance with OIE standards and guidelines
Enlightened the role of disease communication and
Revealed the importance of coordination between veterinary authority and the Competent Authority for Aquatic animals regarding collecting and reporting of information on disease in line with OIE requirements which improve market access of aquatic animal products

15. Developed activities in view of OIE guidelines and standards
TRAINING OF STAFF
Attendance of WAHIS workshop for Aquatic Animals Focal Points held in Malawi (2010) – OIE SRR Southern African Region (SADC)
Regional seminars and workshops regarding aquatics animals undertaken.
At national level, INIP staff attended a training on “Diseases of fish and aquatic species facilitated ­Spain
The attendance to OIE general sessions of aquatic animal health specialists since 2007.

16. UP COMING OIE MISSIONS FOR MOZAMBIQUE
Challenges and Perspectives
UP COMING OIE MISSIONS FOR MOZAMBIQUE
Country request for the OIE-PVS Evaluation Mission
Approval by the OIE Director General
IE­PVS Evaluating Mission scheduled for next September

17. Challenges and Perspectives
Expectations:
Benefit from PVS and subsequent OIE related missions and outcomes - will enable the Competent Authority for aquatic animals to improve on different aspects regarding the compliance with international standards.
National legislation harmonized with OIE standards and guidelines approved and implemented in Mozambique.
Established in the country the capacity for recognition and diagnosing of major aquatic animal diseases.

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