We are delighted to share the members of the United Against Rabies Forum Steering Group, designated for the next two years (2024 – 2025).
The Steering Group provides oversight and supports the United Against Rabies Forum to create an enabling environment so that members and countries can focus on activities that efficiently contribute to Zero by 30, while benefitting from the sharing of knowledge, experience, ideas, and information.
The Terms of Reference of the United Against Rabies Forum Steering Group can be accessed below.
Steering Group Chairs
Lord Alexander Trees
Chair, Steering Group (January – June 2024)
Professor Lucille Blumberg
Chair, Steering Group (June 2024 – December 2025)
Tripartite Representatives
Dr Junxia Song
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Dr Bernadette Abela
World Health Organization (WHO)
Dr Gregorio Torres
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
Global Rabies Coordinator
Dr Rachel Tidman
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
Focal Points for 2024 Priority Objectives
Dr Pebi Purwo Suseno
Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia
Priority objective: Engage priority rabies-endemic countries and support development and implementation of National Strategic Plans
Dr Kavosa Mudoga
Action for Protection of Animals Africa
Priority objective: Engage local authorities and communities to prioritise rabies elimination at the local level.
Dr Simbarashe Mabaya
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
Priority objective: Facilitate access to human PEP, including supporting the implementation of Gavi’s strategy on rabies.
Dr Ryan Wallace
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Priority objective: Promote improved surveillance, data sharing and data reporting.
Dr Isabelle Dieuzy-Labaye
GALVmed
Priority objective: Support advocacy and resource mobilisation for rabies control.
Dr Alasdair King
MSD Animal Health
Priority objective: Support advocacy and resource mobilisation for rabies control.