[en] Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a severe mosquito-borne disease affecting humans and domestic ruminants. RVF virus has been reported in most African countries, as well as in the Arabic Peninsula. This paper reviews the different types of socio-eco- nomic impact induced by RVF disease and the attempts to evaluate them. Of the 52 papers selected for this review, 13 types of socio-economic impact were identi- fied according to the sector impacted, the level and temporal scale of the impact. RVF has a dramatic impact on producers and livestock industries, affecting public and animal health, food security and the livelihood of the pastoralist communities. RVF also has an impact on international trade and other agro-industries. The risk of introducing RVF into disease-free countries via the importation of an infected animal or mosquito is real, and the consequent restriction of access to export mar- kets may induce dramatic economic consequences for national and local econo- mies. Despite the important threat of RVF, few studies have been conducted to assess the socio-economic impact of the disease. The 17 studies identified for quantitative analysis in this review relied only on partial cost analysis, with limited reference to mid- and long-term impact, public health or risk mitigation mea- sures. However, the estimated impacts were high (ranging from $5 to $470 mil- lion USD losses). To reduce the impact of RVF, early detection and rapid response should be implemented. Comprehensive disease impact studies are required to provide decision-makers with science-based information on the best intervention measure to implement ensuring efficient resource allocation. Through the analysis of RVF socio-economic impact, this scoping study proposes insights into the mechanisms underpinning its often-underestimated importance. This study high- lights the need for comparative socio-economic studies to help decision-makers with their choices related to RVF disease management.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Peyre, Marisa; CIRAD > UPR AGIRs
Chevalier, Véronique; CIRAD > UPR AGIRs
Abdo-Salem, Shaif; University of Dhamar, Yemen > College of Agriculture and Veterinary Science
Velthuis, An; Wageningen University
Antoine-Moussiaux, Nicolas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de productions animales > Biostatistique, économie, sélection animale
Thiry, Etienne ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des maladies infectieuses et parasitaires (DMI) > Virologie vétérinaire et maladies virales animales
Roger, François; CIRAD > UPR AGIRs
Language :
English
Title :
A Systematic Scoping Study of the Socio-Economic Impact of Rift Valley Fever: Research Gaps and Needs
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