Ali Rabia

Dr. Ali Rashid Rabia is a seasoned veterinarian, academic, and researcher with over four decades of diverse experience in veterinary science, microbiology, and public health. He has excelled in both fieldwork and academia, serving as a renown lecturer in microbiology and food safety and mentoring postgraduate students. Dr. Rabia is a recognized leader in project coordination, having successfully managed initiatives such as East Coast Fever immunization, Avian Influenza preparedness, and Rift Valley Fever action plans. A committed policy contributor, he has played a pivotal role in developing strategic frameworks for livestock welfare, antimicrobial resistance, and public health in Zanzibar. With a passion for education, he has developed curricula for community training programs and undergraduate research projects, fostering capacity building in veterinary and public health sciences.

• PhD, Microbiology, Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019
• Master’s Degree, Tropical Veterinary Science, Edinburgh University, UK, 1984-1985
• Certificate, Animal Health Research, Tsukuba, Japan, 1988
• Bachelor’s Degree, Veterinary Science, University of Dar-es-salaam, Morogoro Campus, 1977-1981

• Member, Search Team for Promotion, SUZA, 2021
• Member, Review Team of document “Situation Analysis Report on Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial use in Zanzibar, Findings and recommendations”, 2021
• Member, Review Team of “One Health Strategic Plan, 2021-2025”, 2021
• Board member, Zanzibar Livestock Research Institute (ZALIRI), 2020
• Lecturer, Microbiology, Food Microbiology and safety and associated biological sciences, SUZA, 2020
• Participant and Researcher, Building Stronger University (BSU 2), SUZA
• Assistant Lecturer, State University of Zanzibar- SUZA, 2010-2017
• Secretary, Zanzibar Livestock Welfare and Development Association, 2006-2010
• Part time Assistant Lecturer, State University of Zanzibar, Summeit University of Education (Chukwani), 2005-2012
• Part time Lecturer, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA), 2005-2010
• Secretary, Livestock Policy Formulation Team, 2008-2009
• In-charge of the Veterinary Epidemiology Section, 1997-2010
• Focal Person, Avian Influenza awareness Campaign in Zanzibar, 2005-2010
• Zanzibar Coordinator, Rift Valley Fever Preparedness and Action Plan, 2007-2010
• Coordinator, Avian Influenza Preparedness and Action Plan, 2003-2010
• Review of ANGOZA Constitution, Chairman, 2008
• Preparation of the Curriculum, CAHWs training, Zanzibar Livestock Welfare and Development Association ASSP/ ASSDPL, 2008
• Coordinator, In-service Community Animal Health Worker’s (CAHWs) training, 2005-2006
• Chairman, Joint Veterinary Department-Municipal Council team, 2008-2009
• Member, Department of Livestock review team on Animal Resources Act No11, 2004
• Member, Zanzibar Pharmaceutical Board, 1985-1994
• Acting Director, Department of Livestock Development, 1983, 1987
• Coordinator and Researcher on East Coast Fever Immunisation, ILRAD, 1983-1992
• Field Veterinary Practitioner for general field services, 1981-2010
• Field Veterinary Practitioner for Government owned farms, 1981-1993
• In-charge of the Veterinary Investigation Centre, Zanzibar, 1981-1996

• Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Handling, Processing and Consumption of Marine Foods in Zanzibar, Tanzania, A. R. Rabia, S. I. Kimera, P. N. Wambura, R. H. Mdegela, G. Misinzo, E. Mbazi, R. Ngaya, A. Mzula, Journal of Education, Society and Behavioral Science, 22, 1, 1-11, 2017, JESBS.35774
• Potential Public Health Risks of Pathogenic Bacteria Contaminating Marine Fish in Value Chain in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rabia, A.R., Wambura, P.N., Kimera, S.I., Mdegela, R.H., Mzula, A., Microbiology Research Journal International, 20, 5, 1-11, 2017, MRJI.34030
• Phenotypic Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolates from Fish, Diarrheic and Healthy Children in Zanzibar, Tanzania, A. R. Rabia, P. N. Wambura, S. I. Kimera, R. H. Mdegela, A. Mzula, F. A. Khamis, International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASES & Health, 24, 3, 1-11, 2017, IJTD 34262
• Molecular epidemiology of Vibrio cholerae recovered from sewage drains, captured fish and humans in 2015/16 cholera outbreak in Zanzibar, Tanzania, A. R. Rabia, P. N. Wambura, G. Misinzo, S. I. Kimera, R. H. Mdegela, A. Mzula, F. A. Khamis, Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 5, 3, 1-11, 2017, JAMB 36036
• Assessment of bacterial contamination of coastal marine waters in fish landing sites in urban district, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Zakia M. Abubakar, Wahida K. Soud, Ali M. Ussi, Rabia A. R, World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research, 4, 3, 15-22, 2020
• Wastewater Collection and Transportation through Drainage Network- a Potential Threat to Biodiversity & Local Eco-system in Zanzibar Stone-town & Surroundings, M. Abubakar, Z., R. Rabia, A., M. Ussi, A., A. Bakar, M., A. Ali, R., International Journal of Pathogen Research, 1, 1, 1-13, 2018, https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpr/2018/v1i112107
• Does the Prevailing Awareness Reflect on Hygiene Practices for Handling Fish in Zanzibar?, Zakia M. Abubakar, Rabia, A.R, Ali M. Ussi, Asma, A. Hamad, Journal of Behavioral Health, 2020, 9, 2, 1-5

• Diagnosis on Tropical Animal Haemoprotozoan diseases, International Laboratory on Research on Animal Diseases, ILRAD, Nairobi, 1988
• East Coast Fever Immunisation, ILRAD, Nairobi, 1992
• Epidemiosurveillance on Animal Diseases, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, 2008
• Management and Administration, Strategic Planning, NGO Resource Centre, Zanzibar, 2005
• Basic Teaching Skills, State University of Zanzibar, 2010

• Brucellosis Control in Zanzibar Dairy Farms, Special Undergraduate Project, 1981
• Sequential Studies on Coccidia Infections in Sheep in Scottish Farms, MSc Dissertation, 1981
• Successes on East Coast Fever immunization in Zanzibar, Proceedings of Tanzanian Animal health and Production Society, 1991
• Immunisation of cattle against East Coast fever: Experiences in Zanzibar, K. M. Biwi, A. R. Rabia, T. T. Dolan, 2005
• Anemic Syndrome associated with Theileria mutans parasitaemia during exposure period after East Coast Fever Immunisation and attempt in its control, Proceedings of Tanzania Veterinary Association, pp 149-157, 1993
• Bacterial infections in Zanzibar poultry, Proceedings of Agricultural Research in Zanzibar, 2010

• Place of Birth: Zanzibar
• Date of Birth: 12/22/57
• Email: alirrabiaa@yahoo.com