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The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 11.1 (2007), Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Feature: Eastern Europe & Caucasus | Focus: Capacity Development | Country Profiles | Research & Development

Apopo Annual Report 2007, Apopo

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APOPO’s 10th year anniversary was marked with some major achievements and prospects.

In Mozambique, the APOPO Mine Action Program is now a full contributor to the National Demining Programme.

In Tanzania, the Tuberculosis detection rats are performing very well. They are finding, on a weekly basis, patients not detected with conventional methods, enabling follow-up for early treatment.

The breeding and training programmes were improved leading to higher efficiencies.

APOPO was given international recognition and exposure: its founder, Bart Weetjens, was awarded by Ashoka and Schwab Foundation.

APOPO was also endorsed by 11 Heads of States in the International Conference of …