PI: Dr Kimberley Hockings

Funders: Darwin Initiative (DI)

This project will minimise risks of infectious disease in humans and wildlife at Cantanhez NP, Guinea-Bissau, by developing an evidence-based public health campaign; a hot-spot map identifying areas of high human-wildlife interaction and key habitat for protection; increased capacity for long-term biodiversity and health monitoring; an infectious disease outbreak and conflict mitigation response program. By strengthening collaboration among local communities, Government, local NGOs, WHO and scientists, we seek to achieve multi-stakeholder engagement in long-term public health and conservation strategy.