The first roadmap meeting for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Central Africa took place in Douala, Cameroon between the dates of 25-27 September 2018.

The roadmap (Pool 5) aimed primarily to review and assess countries’ progress on FMD virus circulation within the regional ecosystem, to assist in planning of vaccination and other preventive measures; to review and assess countries’ progress in respect to the vision identified by the region. In addition, the roadmap conveyed objectives to identify areas for improvement and needs for assistance; and to provide technical training in priority topics identified by the region.