Japan invests USD 1.5 million in IOM and FAO-led project to strengthen One Health capacity in Viet Nam's border province
24/03/2025
A USD 1.5 million boost to Viet Nam's border health security! Japan, IOM and FAO team up to fortify disease prevention in key provinces, focusing on the crucial One Health approach. Learn how this initiative will protect two million people from cross-border health threats, deploying cutting-edge technology and strengthening regional collaboration. Dive into the details of this vital project aimed at building a healthier future for all.
Strengthening animal disease surveillance in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
11/12/2024
FAO and partners assessed animal health surveillance systems in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, aiming to identify gaps, enhance capacities and strengthen preparedness against transboundary animal diseases.
The fight against African swine fever: Protecting wild pigs in Asia and the Pacific
02/12/2024
Wild pigs, such as the Javan warty pig and wild boar, play an important role in ecosystems across Asia and the Pacific. However, they are facing extinction threats primarily due to ASF. The FAO and its partners are calling for urgent and collaborative action to protect these species.
Wildlife Journalism Competition 2024 advances environmental health and conservation awareness through youth-led journalism
28/11/2024
The 2024 Wildlife Journalism Competition (WJC) officially concluded with an award ceremony at the Postgraduate Auditorium of the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Padjadjaran University. Initiated by the Center for Environmental Communication Studies at Padjadjaran University, in partnership wit...
Strengthening biosecurity and risk mitigation in Viet Nam’s pig subsector using a value chain approach
27/11/2024
The rapid expansion of pig production in Vietnam calls for the urgent need to tackle animal disease risks that could adversely affect pig health, productivity, and the livelihoods of pig farmers. Recognizing this need, from 20 to 22 November 2024, FAO supported Viet Nam's Department of Livestock ...
FAO enhances AMR surveillance with INFAAR: A network of laboratories for animals and fisheries in India
25/11/2024
In a significant stride towards tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has been instrumental in establishing the India Network for Fisheries and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR). This initiative marks a pioneeri...
FAO ECTAD celebrates 20 years of commitment to stop dangerous animal diseases that threaten people, animal and food security
22/11/2024
The Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), jointly with the Department of Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, organized its 20th anniversary celebration.
Vientiane antimicrobial resistance walk highlights global threat to health
16/11/2024
A public walk in Vientiane, hosted by an alliance of ministries and development partners working to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), brought much-needed attention to this critical health issue.
Indonesia strengthens ASEAN collaboration on bioinformatics to prevent future health threats
06/11/2024
In response to global and national challenges posed by emerging threats, including zoonotic diseases, the Indonesian government, under the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with the support from the United St...
Enhancing efforts to combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Asia
04/11/2024
Stakeholders from across the globe have gathered in Siem Reap for a five-day event to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within the agrifood sector by learning from other countries’ experiences to design proactive work plans. The United Nations and governments worldwide recognise AMR as a seri...
Pandemic Fund project launch in India
25/10/2024
FAO in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India; the World Bank; and the Asian Development Bank, launched the Pandemic Fund Project in India, titled “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.”
FAO organizes AST WHONET training for new INFAAR members
17/10/2024
On 15-17 October 2024, FAO, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), organized a training on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) and data analysis using WHONET software at the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
National AMR committee highlights progress in addressing AMR in Lao People's Democratic Republic
03/10/2024
The multi-sectoral National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Committee held a two-day review meeting between 3-4 October 2024 in Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province, with all key stakeholders involved in addressing AMR in Lao PDR.
Breaking boundaries for a rabies-free Indonesia on World Rabies Day 2024
03/10/2024
In a significant stride towards a rabies-free Indonesia, the West Java Provincial Government and the Sukabumi Regency Government, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health of the Ministry of Agriculture (DGLAHS MoA), supported by the Food and Agriculture Organiz...
Prevent every rabies death: WHO and FAO highlight need for urgent, comprehensive action on World Rabies Day 2024
28/09/2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are today calling for comprehensive action across Indonesia to stop rabies deaths in humans, emphasizing that every rabies death is preventable. The UN agencies are urging both personal pro...
Government agencies and development partners join forces to address rabies in Lao People's Democratic Republic
28/09/2024
The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Provincial Administration Office of Sayaboury Province, marked World Rabies Day 2024 at Sayaboury Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office, alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
Evaluation of the 2020-2024 NAP AMR: Positive results in Antimicrobial Resistance control
03/09/2024
The growing issue of AMR poses a significant threat to public and animal health. AMR leads to higher treatment costs and putting national goals for disease control and food security at risk. In response, the Indonesian government established a national policy for AMR control through the CMHDCA Re...
Prioritization of animal infectious diseases using USCDC’s One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization tool in India
30/08/2024
From 28 to 30 August 2024, FAO, in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and FAO Regional Office of the Asia and Pacific (FAORAP), organized a three-day workshop on animal infectious disease prioritization in Delhi.
Viet Nam calls for collaborative action to combat antimicrobial resistance
29/08/2024
HANOI — In an effort to combat the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Viet Nam has called for unified action across all sectors. This call to action was made during a High-Level Roundtable on AMR in Ha Noi, where representatives emphasized the urgent need for collaboration to add...
High-level roundtable on Antimicrobial Resistance
29/08/2024
Everyone in Viet Nam must join hands against antimicrobial resistance, say officials. With antimicrobial resistance threatening health and the economy, individuals and all sectors in Viet Nam need to join hands against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), participants at a High-Level Roundtable on AMR...