The training was held at the TVLA, Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, from 15–18 July 2025. Its objective was to equip laboratory experts from both animal health and public health sectors with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for detecting zoonotic bacterial pathogens in milk and managing AMR data effectively.

A total of 19 participants attended, representing the Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Regional Referral Hospitals from Mbeya and Tanga regions and Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Dar Es Salaam. The training was facilitated by experts from the Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) and Dr. Tone Johansen from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

The program began with a welcome address, presentation of the training agenda, and objectives by Dr. Geofrey Omarch, followed by the official opening by Dr. Stella Bitanyi (TVLA). Remarks were then given by Dr. Ali from the Norwegian Veterinary Institute.

The training commenced with an online presentation titled “Brucella spp. and Mycobacterium bovis: Zoonotic Potential and Diagnostic Issues” by Dr. Tone Johansen. This was followed by theoretical and practical sessions on laboratory detection of milk-borne zoonotic bacterial pathogens (Media preparation, Isolation and Identification), Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) and AMR data management, delivered by in-house experts.

After the training, the project research team conducted a short questionnaire survey and held discussions with all participants to evaluate the training. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and participants recommended additional training covering serological and molecular techniques for detecting milk-borne zoonotic pathogens.

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