Wildlife health across Africa and the Middle East. Connected. Collaborative. Locally led.
The Wildlife Disease Association – Africa & Middle East Section (WDA-AME) connects wildlife health professionals, researchers, veterinarians, students, conservation practitioners and partners across the region to share knowledge, build capacity and strengthen wildlife health practice.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to acquire, disseminate, and apply knowledge of the health and diseases of wild animals in relation to their biology, conservation, and interactions with humans and domestic animals.
108 MEMBERS
24 COUNTRIES
What's happening
WDA-AME Regional Conference 2027
3–5 March 2027 | Nanyuki, Kenya
Theme: Resilient Ecosystems: Connecting Communities, Science and Systems in Complex Landscapes
Quarterly Newsletter
Research, field stories, opportunities and news from our network.
Webinar Series
Hear from wildlife health professionals across the region.
View previous webinars from the 'Learn' page.
Get Involved
Join the Eastern Africa student chapter, contribute an article, collaborate or volunteer.
“Between animal and human medicine, there is no dividing line—nor should there be”
Rudolf Virchow
Contact
WDA - Africa and Middle East Section
Get in touch with Wildlife Disease Association - Africa and Middle East Section to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
