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Tambo E, Zhang CS, Tazemda GB, Fankep B, Tappa NT, Bkamko CFB, Tsague LM, Tchemembe D, Ngazoue EF, Korie KK, Djobet MPN, Olalubi OA, Njajou ON. Triple-crises-induced food insecurity: systematic understanding and resilience building approaches in Africa. SCIENCE IN ONE HEALTH 2023; 2:100044. [PMID: 39077040 PMCID: PMC11262256 DOI: 10.1016/j.soh.2023.100044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
Abstract
The triple crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate change have severely impacted food systems, leading to socio-economic consequences and undermining food and nutrition security across Africa. To address the malnutrition and poverty affecting approximately 700 million people in Africa, there is potential for the One Health approach implementation and operationalization to bring together multidisciplinary solutions for tackling food insecurity and ensuring food safety net. However, there is limited documentation on the potential of the One Health approach system thinking implementation to guide responses to triple crises-induced food insecurity. Therefore, this article aims to systematically understand the triple crises-induced food insecurity, connect existing solutions, and explore the role of the One Health approach in strengthening food and agriculture systems in Africa. Our finding showed the impact of triple crises exacerbating food system vulnerability in Africa and worldwide. Mitigating and resilient actions are urgently needed in tackling the emerging and persisting challenges, and infectious diseases menace and burden across Africa. We present a conceptual model illustrating the complex nature of triple crises-induced food insecurity, vulnerability areas within the food system, and actionable strategies for building community food resilience. Additionally, recommendations are provided to create an enabling environment that supports One Health approach implementation and addresses food insecurity challenges through innovative partnerships, local-led initiatives, and enhanced governance and artificial intelligence technology capacities in achieving sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce socio-economic inequalities. Stepping up integrated, actionable, and sustainable food systems programs and innovative long-lasting solutions requires investing in promoting new partnership and research collaboration in building conflict resolution and peace towards strengthening and reshaping local and global food security related climate change adaptations actions for most vulnerable communities' benefits. These are ingredients in fastening preparedness, prevention and control of infectious diseases prevention and control, reducing food supply chains disruption towards accelerating equitable benefits of Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals, 2030 across Africa.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ernest Tambo
- Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universite des Montagnes, Cameroon
- Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Africa Disease Intelligence, Preparedness and Response (ADIPaR), Yaoundé, Cameroon
- National Institute of Parasitic Disease, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), Shanghai, China
| | - Gildas B. Tazemda
- Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universite des Montagnes, Cameroon
| | - Bertin Fankep
- Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de l'Estuaire, Institut des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (IUEs/INSAM/ISSAS), Cameroon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Douala, Cameroon
| | - Ngo T. Tappa
- Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda
- Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de l'Estuaire, Institut des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (IUEs/INSAM/ISSAS), Cameroon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Douala, Cameroon
| | - Cremona F Bette Bkamko
- Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de l'Estuaire, Institut des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (IUEs/INSAM/ISSAS), Cameroon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Douala, Cameroon
| | - Laura M. Tsague
- Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda
- Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de l'Estuaire, Institut des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (IUEs/INSAM/ISSAS), Cameroon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Douala, Cameroon
| | - Daniella Tchemembe
- Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de l'Estuaire, Institut des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (IUEs/INSAM/ISSAS), Cameroon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Douala, Cameroon
| | - Elodie F. Ngazoue
- Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de l'Estuaire, Institut des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (IUEs/INSAM/ISSAS), Cameroon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Douala, Cameroon
| | - Kennedy K. Korie
- Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda
- Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de l'Estuaire, Institut des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (IUEs/INSAM/ISSAS), Cameroon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Douala, Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kwara State university (KWASU), Malete, Nigeria
| | - Omer N. Njajou
- DAI Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa (TDDA) Programme, Cameroon
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