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23 December
FAO ECTAD Facilitated and Supported the Establishment of the Tanzania Animal Health Surveillance Network (TANSNet) FAO ECTAD Indonesia and Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture Receive Award at One Health Congress 2016FAO Indonesia representation Sharing FAO tools for Veterinary Laboratory assessment JAC recognizes FAO’s efforts on maintaining global freedom from Rinderpest during the 10th Meeting held in Paris
21 December
FAO organizes an inter-regional training workshop “Analysis of camel value chains and human behaviors in view of MERS CoV surveillance”FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
16 December
FAO-DAH’s participant-driven training improves influenza surveillance in Viet NamFAO Viet Nam representation Building capacities to prevent emerging and re-emergence of pandemicsFAO Sierra Leone representation Les experts du domaine de la santé se concertent pour renforcer les systèmes de surveillance et de prévention des maladies émergentes et ré-émergentes dans le pays (only in French)FAO Cote d'Ivoire representtion
12 December
Combating antibiotic resistanceFAO Cambodia representation
02 December
Supporting Myanmar on the control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)
29 November
Southern Africa: Strengthening capacity of livestock interventions in crises FAO Emergencies site
28 November
Viet Nam: Together and Stronger against antimicrobial resistanceFAO Viet Nam representation
25 November
LinkTADs project ends – Major achievements
23 November
US$ 5 million livestock traceability project gets under way in GeorgiaFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
22 November
Laos joins race against the clock to overcome antimicrobial resistanceFAO Laos representation
19 November
Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance: Save Lives, Use Antibiotics PrudentlyFAO Indonesia representation
16 November
Antimicrobial resistance 101
15 November
Ensuring wildlife and livestock coexistence vital for international trade and environmental protectionFAO Regional Office for Africa Countries in Asia-Pacific race against the clock to overcome antimicrobial resistance (AMR) FAO Philippines representation
11 November
LinkTADs presented its major achievements in Kunming, China FAO and ECOWAS support One Health approach for health security in West AfricaFAO Regional Office for Africa
10 November
Summary of the Viet Nam Action Plan for AMU/AMR reduction in Livestock SectorFAO Viet Nam representation
09 November
Highly pathogenic avian influenza spreading in Europe, South AsiaFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
08 November
One Health technical and ministerial meeting opens in DakarFAO Regional Office for Africa
04 November
FAO Egypt trains Laboratory staff from Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI) and the National Research Center (NRC) on lab tests for MERS-CoVFAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa FAO risk assessment calls for a concerted Rift Valley Fever rapid response campaign in West Africa H5N8 highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Hungary and in the Republic of India
03 November
FAO marks 3 November, the first One Health DayFAO Regional Office for Africa
31 October
FAO supports Veterinary Services Directorate with Equipment to help in laboratory data collection, collation and analysis on HPAI disease prevention and controlFAO Ghana representation
28 October
FAO and OIE present initial battle plan in global campaign to eradicate Peste des petits ruminantsFAO press release
26 October
Afrique de l’Ouest et centrale, pour l’analyse des chaines de valeurs et des comportements associés aux maladies émergentes FAO Cote d'Ivoire [only in French] Viet Nam and Cambodia Join Forces for Animal Health CollaborationFAO Viet Nam representation
25 October
FAO joins forces with Moldovan authorities against African swine feverFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
17 October
Southern Africa lays out roadmap to eradicate the small ruminant plague FAO Regional Office for Africa
16 October
Reducing the spread of Zoonotic diseases in Fiji FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
07 October
LinkTADs presented its major achievements at the 10th EPIZONE meeting in Madrid Assessment of national antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in Kenya FAO supports ASEAN initiative in the establishment of a Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and ZoonosesFAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
05 October
FAO calls for more robust anthrax prevention measuresFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia New Resources available online for FMD and other TADS FAO Animal Production and Health website
04 October
Zimbabwe: Raising media awareness on the threats of antimicrobial resistanceFAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa
30 September
Safer Animal Trade between China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and South-South Cooperation
29 September
Programme de Menace des Pandémies Emergentes-Phase 2: Les partenaires se concertent avant la mise en œuvre du programme EPT-2 FAO Cote d'Ivoire representation
28 September
EDUCATE, VACCINATE, ELIMINATE: Achieving zero human deaths from dog- transmitted rabies by 2030 FAO Philippines representation
27 September
Emergent Avian Influenza virus detected in surveillance of migratory birds in Russian FederationFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia Deuxième phase de la campagne nationale de vaccination des gros et petits bétails: la FAO appuie le Gouvernement centrafricain FAO Central African Republic - (only in French)
24 September
Rabies: Educate, vaccinate and eliminate FAO Viet Nam representation
23 September
Joint LinkTADs - AGAH/GLEWS Webinar on the use of EMPRES-i
21 September
At UN, global leaders commit to act on antimicrobial resistance FAO press release
19 September
ECOWAS and FAO discuss Animal Health and Production NetworksFAO Regional Office for Africa Safer Animal Trade between Myanmar and China and South-South Cooperation FAO Myanmar representation
16 September
LinkTADs final event at the EPIZONE meeting in Madrid Transboundary Animal Disease: 1st Regional FMD West Africa Roadmap meeting held in Lome, Togo
14 September
Reducing the spread of antimicrobial resistance on our farms and in our foodFAO press release
09 September
FAO reiterates the need to embrace agriculture in the Global Health Security Agenda Flores and Lembata Islands provide proving grounds for effective and humane control of rabies China-focused FMD Emergency Preparation on-line course
06 September
La RD Congo dispose d’un plan de travail de la composante FAO du programme « Menaces des Pandémies Emergentes -phase 2 (EPT 2) FAO Democratic Republic of the Congo representation
01 September
Building risk assessment capacity in Myanmar animal health services
29 August
Asia-Pacific Workshop on surveillance, prevention and controlof zoonotic influenza World Health Organization - Bhutan representation
24 August
FAO ECTAD Tanzania supported training program on surveillance protocols of filoviruses in livestock Webinar on the use of FAO’s global animal disease information system organized by LinkTADs Résurgence de la maladie du charbon: Une mission de la FAO apporte l’expertise de l’organisation au gouvernement du BéninFAO Benin reprensetation (only in French)
12 August
Field Epidemiology Training Course Level – II for Veterinary, Medical and Public Health Professionals FAO Nepal representation
08 August
FAO Holds a training of trainers’ workshop on controlling Highly Pathogenic Avian sInfluenza in Libya FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
29 July
Updated version of the Rift Valley fever mapping tool released FAO Indonesia Launches Free Mobile Application for Layer Poultry Farmers FAO Indonesia representation
27 July
Review meeting on detection, prevention and containment Highly Pathogenic Avian InfluenzaFAO Nepal representation
25 July
Experts discuss how to stop livestock skin diseaseFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
22 July
War against rabies enhanced through Dog Population ManagementFAO Indonesia representation
21 July
FAO supports Government of Viet Nam to expand influenza surveillance systemFAO Viet Nam representation
18 July
Talking about the One Health mission in Viet Nam with FAO experts FAO Viet Nam representation
15 July
Lutte contre l’IAHP-H5N1. La FAO appuie le Gouvernement camerounais avec plus de 2 tonnes de matériel et équipement de protection du personnel et d’analyse de laboratoire (only in French)FAO Cameroon representation
14 July
First phase of PPR global eradication effort taking shapeFAO Animal Production and Health news
13 July
As H5N1 spreads in West and Central Africa FAO calls for increased vigilance FAO press release
12 July
Current issues of brucellosis control in Armenia and Georgia FAO Armenia representation
11 July
Regional animal health experts call for improved disease controlFAO Laos representation
09 July
FAO ECTAD awarded “the Memorial Medal for the development Cause of Viet Nam Agriculture and Rural Development” on DAH’s 50th anniversary FAO Viet Nam representation
07 July
FAO to support Mongolia in increasing national capacity in control and preparedness of sheep and goat pox Recording of the Webinar on the African Swine Fever Regional Strategy for Africa is now available LinkTADs presented in Brussels FAO- ECTAD Training Workshop on Livestock System Characterization and Value Chain Analysis
04 July
ECTAD Organizes Training Session to Monitor and Evaluate Animal Pandemic Threats FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
27 June
FAO Sub- training for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on Transport of Infectious Substances held in Abu Dhabi
20 June
FAO is committed to improving animal health service delivery in the pastoral areas of Ethiopia FAO Ethiopia representation
10 June
Removal of rinderpest virus from Africa enters final stages Webinar on the African Swine Fever Regional Strategy for Africa FAO equips six Regional Veterinary Laboratories in Uganda
09 June
FAO against BrucellosisFAO Georgia
08 June
FAO advocacy brings more countries and resources together to destroy and sequester rinderpest virus stocks in designated holding facilities
03 June
FAO Work Planning meeting for year 1 of the USAID-funded Emerging Pandemic Threats phase 2 (EPT-2) Programme in Ethiopia FAO convenes Country Consultative Meeting on EPT-2 Programme in Sierra LeoneFAO Sierra Leone representation
31 May
Formulation de la composante FAO du programme de menaces de pandémies émergentes (EPT-2) au Sénégal et au Mali (only in French)FAO Senegal representation
27 May
FAO ECTAD Tanzania Supported the Development of National Surveillance Plan for Filoviruses in Livestock FAO organizes a workshop in Morocco for emergencies management in animal health
26 May
Scott Newman receives medal for his contribution in agriculture and rural developmentFAO Viet Nam representation Grippe aviaire : Un foyer d’Influenza aviaire détecté aux environs de Yaoundé (only in French)FAO Cameroon representation Team effort works to protect Ukraine rural economy from pig disease FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
25 May
Training on epidemiological studies of animal diseases in West AfricaFAO Animal Production and Health in Action
24 May
Building resilience to enable vulnerable people cope with natural disasters and pandemic threatsFAO Press Release
22 May
A One Health Approach for Enhancing Capacity to Address Antimicrobial Resistance and Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Disease Threats in India FAO India representation
18 May
Combatting avian influenza in Viet Nam, the 8-year-long collaboration in a book FAO Viet Nam representation
16 May
Government and FAO Urge Public to Stay Alert for Bird Flu FAO Indonesia representation
13 May
Rinderpest Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) 9th Meeting held in Rome FAO-OIE held Technical Meeting on International preparedness and Vaccine Strategic Reserves FAO epidemiological assessment mission and national stakeholder meeting to help Nigeria eradicate highly pathogenic avian influenza
10 May
Eradiquer la peste des petits ruminants en Afrique de l’Ouest pour une production animale plus efficace (only in French) FAO Senegal representation
06 May
La FAO organise une consultation nationale pour la formulation de la composante FAO du programme EPT-2 financé par l’USAID (only in French)FAO Cameroon representation
05 May
FAO Work Planning meeting for year 1 of the USAID-funded Emerging Pandemic Threats phase 2 (EPT-2) Programme in West and Central Africa Rational use of vaccination for control and prevention of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (PDF)
28 April
Continued spread of Peste des Petits Ruminants bolsters case for eradication FAO Press Release
27 April
Economic analysis of animal diseasesFAO Animal Production and Health news Practical training of wild boar managementFAO Animal Production and Health news
19 April
Improving Livelihoods through the control of animal diseasesFAO Regional Office for Africa
18 April
Bali fights against rabies with Mass Dog VaccinationFAO Indonesia representation
14 April
FAO Work Planning meeting for year 1 of the USAID-funded Ebola Surveillance Project under the Emerging Pandemic Threats Programme Phase 2 (EPT-2) in Uganda The 7th West Eurasia meeting in Kyrgyzstan for evaluating FMD control programs
11 April
Roadmap meeting for eradication of PPR in the SAARC Region kicked off in KathmanduFAO Nepal representation Accelerating rabies control towards elimination in 2020 FAO Viet Nam representation
07 April
FAO Work planning meeting for year 1 of the USAID-funded Emerging Pandemic Threats phase 2 (EPT-2) Programme in Tanzania Egypt moves forward with MERS-CoV surveillance in camels
31 March
Taking Care of Cattle Health - Brucellosis Control in ArmeniaFAO Armenia representation Farming Without Fear of DiseasesFAO Pakistan representation Government, partners unite to improve animal disease controlFAO Laos representation
29 March
Countries envision wiping out an animal diseaseFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
25 March
LinkTADs Webinar on influenza A(H7N9) epidemiology and surveillance in China FAO Work Planning meeting for year 1 of the USAID-funded Emerging Pandemic Threats phase 2 (EPT-2) Programme in Jordan Launch of FAO ECTAD Viet Nam websiteFAO Viet Nam representation
17 March
FAO and the United Kingdom combined efforts to increase animal health emergency preparedness awareness in the Caucasus and Central Asia New Myanmar One Health (OH) Strategy
16 March
FAO organizes a workshop to control Highly PathogenicAvian Influenza in LibyaFAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
10 March
FAO Work Planning meeting for year 1 of the USAID-funded Emerging Pandemic Threats phase 2 (EPT-2) Programme in Kenya Pilot Project for Veterinary Laboratory Policy in Kenya - Technical Working Group meeting Épizootie de la fièvre aphteuse en Afrique du Nord : la détection précoce et confiance de la libertéFAO Morocco representationt (only in French)
04 March
New Project Agreement Signed to Prevent and Control Emerging Pandemic Threats in Indonesia
02 March
Reaching the unreached, Ethnic Minorities in Viet NamFAO Viet Nam Representation Traditional Healers – A key player in One Health Rabies Eradication FAO Viet Nam Representation
17 February
FAO-SUN NGOZI: Des chèvres et poules pour lutter contre la malnutrition FAO Burundi Representation
11 February
Launch of the Emerging Pandemic Threats phase 2 (EPT-2) Programme in West and Central Africa FAO Regional Office for Africa
10 February
FAO calls for international action on antimicrobial resistance FAO Press Release
09 February
Zika: FAO Director-General says agency is ready to contribute to international efforts FAO Press Release
01 February
Regional Launch of the Emerging Pandemic Threats programmeFAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa Great Response to FAO's Campaign against Avian Flu in EgyptFAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
29 January
Improving farmers’ practices towards cleaner hatcheries in Viet NamFAO In Action - Projects
28 January
FAO pushes for a road map to control and contain zoonotic diseasesFAO press release 8ème Fenêtre sur l’agriculture : Promouvoir le concept One Health pour une sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelleFAO Senegal representation (only in French)
26 January
FAO, Government of Ghana Sign a Technical Cooperation Project to stamp out the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza from GhanaFAO Ghana representation Viet Nam and China aim for safer trade of animals and animal products FAO Viet Nam representation
18 January
FAO discusses the Contribution of Livestock to Food Security in the Countries of the Near East and North Africa region FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa Protecting livestock health in the midst of conflict in South SudanFAO in emergencies
15 January
Lumpy Skin disease progresses in Middle East and Europe
14 January
Program targeting animal disease threats takes off in Eastern AfricaFAO Regional Office for Africa
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