PPR kills endangered Mongolian antelope for the first time
10/01/2017
FAO’s chief veterinary officer, Juan Lubroth, discusses the spillover of PPR from domestic animals in Mongolia to Saiga antelope, warning that many more of the endangered animals may die.
Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Eradication Programme - Interview to Felix Njeumi
10/01/2017
Felix Njeumi, Programme Coordinator (FAO), speaks about the Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Eradication Programme, its main activities and purposes.
The role of agriculture in preventing the development of antimicrobial resistance
10/01/2017
Public health and sustainable food production are facing a serious global threat today: the increasing spread of Antimicrobial Resistance.
Interview with Bouna Diop on Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Global Eradication Programme
10/01/2017
On Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Global Eradication Programme - Interview with Bouna Diop, Secretary to the FAO/OIE PPR Global Secretariat.
Healthier animals, healthier people: How FAO prevents infectious diseases
10/01/2017
As most of the recent human pandemics such as EBOLA, MERS CO-V or Avian Influenza, originated in animals, this video explains why animal health intervention is crucial in preventing emerging pandemic threats.
Campaign for the eradication of PPR
10/01/2016
La Peste des Petit Ruminants (PPR) is a highly infectious disease affecting sheep and goats in many countries around the world.
A deadly challenge: Keeping the world free from rinderpest
10/01/2016
In the post-eradication era, rinderpest virus containing materials are found in more than 24 laboratories worldwide posing risk of reintroduction. This video shows FAO supporting countries in the process of...
FAO and Antimicrobial Resistance
10/01/2016
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health today. It poses a major challenge to health, food security, & development. It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.
Campagne de sensibilisation Fièvre Aphteuse
10/01/2016
Cette vidéo est un outil de communication produit dans le cadre du projet Urgence Fièvre Aphteuse (TCP/TUN/3501) mis en œuvre en Tunisie en partenariat avec le ministère de...
On Animal Health Risk Analysis - Interview to Julio Pinto, Animal Health Officer at FAO
10/01/2016
Julio Pinto speaks about animal health risk analysis, its importance and its impact when applied.
Raising awareness about African swine fever in Ukraine
10/01/2016
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a viral disease is not harmful for people - but it does impact rural economies, their sources of income and culinary practices and, of course, a very large numbers of pigs.
Campagne de sensibilisation Fièvre Aphteuse
10/01/2016
Cette vidéo est un outil de communication produit dans le cadre du projet Urgence Fièvre Aphteuse (TCP/TUN/3501) mis en œuvre en Tunisie en partenariat avec le ministère...
A deadly challenge: Keeping the world free from rinderpest
10/01/2016
In the post-eradication era, rinderpest virus containing materials are found in more than 24 laboratories worldwide posing risk of reintroduction. This video shows FAO supporting countries in the process of...
Reversing the spread of AMR in Zimbabwe
10/01/2016
The discovery of antibiotics has resulted in improved health and treatment outcomes for people, and prolonged life expectancies.
Declaration of Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Minister for Health of the Republic of Uganda
10/01/2016
FAO has launched a Media Fellowship Project to document the evolution and impact of Avian Influenza (AI) in Viet Nam.
Using Nuclear Science in the Control of Avian Influenza
10/01/2016
Outbreaks of avian influenza have led to the death or culling of millions of poultry and pigs and untold millions of dollars in losses to farmers and producers. Avian influenza is also a deadly disease that affects humans.
Antimicrobial Resistance. What is it?
10/01/2016
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human and animal health. It also has implications for both food safety and food security and the economic wellbeing of millions of farming households.
Remarks by World Organisation for Animal Health Director-General
10/01/2016
Remarks by the newly appointed World Organisation for Animal Health Director-General, Monique Eloit, following a meeting with FAO Director-General, José Graziano da Silva...
Antimicrobial resistance: antibiotics in the livestock sector and their impact on public health
10/01/2016
Why is it so important to prevent and control Antimicrobial resistance? What actions need to be done? Who are the most important players? Dr Juan Lubroth, Chief Veterinary Officer at FAO, introduces the complex problem of AMR.