Non-typhoidal Salmonella among slaughterhouse workers and in the pork value chain in Uganda

Abstract

Key messages

  • Bacteria such as non-typhoidal Salmonella can be transmitted through cross-contamination in the pork value chain.
  • Improving hygiene and pork handling practices at slaughterhouses and retail points is essential to ensure food safety.
  • Slaughterhouses could be used for sentinel surveillance of zoonotic infections in humans and animals.

Citation

Kivali, V., Roesel, K., Dohoo, I., Alinaitwe, L., Bugeza, J., Hoona, J.J., Mugizi, D.R., Kankya, C., Sinh Dang-Xuan, Szabo, I., Rösler, U., Friese, A. and Cook, E.A.J. 2024. Non-typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> among slaughterhouse workers and in the pork value chain in Uganda. Poster presented at the 8th World One Health Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 20–23 September 2024. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Kivali, Velma
  • Roesel, Kristina
  • Dohoo, I.
  • Alinaitwe, Lordrick
  • Bugeza, James K.
  • Hoona, J.J.
  • Mugizi, Denis R.
  • Kankya, C.
  • Sinh Dang-Xuan
  • Szabo, I.
  • Rösler, U.
  • Friese, A.
  • Cook, Elizabeth A.J.