Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD)
Asia and the Pacific Region

The Ministry of Agriculture and FAO together with related associations (ADHPI, PB PDHI, & ASOHI) launched the AMR Roadmap, General Guidelines for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Poultry Diseases Manual 2023 edition, and Antimicrobial Stewardship IEC materials.
13/03/2023
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Indonesia in collaboration with FAO launched a roadmap to reduce antimicrobial usage in livestock in a periodic discussion forum with poultry stakeholders called OBRASS (Obrolan Ringan Akhir Pekan Seputar Unggas) in Jakarta, Saturday (04/03).
Indonesia lays groundwork for antimicrobial resistance resilience through One Health approach
27/06/2023
The Tripartite (FAO, WHO, and WOAH) in collaboration with the Government of Indonesia under the AMR MPTF project, assisted Indonesia in controlling AMR with the One Health approach since 2021. This project focuses on strengthening the system for antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR reduction.
Building resilience to emerging infectious diseases through One Health
17/07/2023
People affected by the emerging infectious diseases such as Anthrax, were supported and helped through the the rapid response of the local health authority in containing such diseases.
Bats in their natural habitat in Jenetaesa Village
26/07/2023
Triangulated surveillance between bats, livestock, and humans are being used in risk reduction in Indonesia.
Minahasa district animal health officer conducted rabies response in the field after receiving data from SIZE Nasional
23/01/2024
Indonesia, with support from FAO, USAID and partners, launched the national information system for zoonoses and emerging infectious diseases. This integrated application combines data from human, animal and environmental sectors, aiming to combat the rising threat of zoonotic disease through the One Health approach.
Training on Aeromonas hydrophila identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
12/01/2024

Highlights in this edition includes: training on Aeromonas hydrophila identification and Antimicrobial ...

FAO representatives for Indonesia and Timor Leste gives Letters of Appreciation to the Minister of Agriculture
22/11/2023
FAO acknowledged Indonesia’s continuous efforts in the animal health sector and presented Letters of Appreciation for strengthening national animal health and food security.
Guru Penggerak in West Java teach rabies threats and prevention efforts to junior high school students using educational materials created by the Ministry of Agriculture and FAO
10/10/2023
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Balai Besar Guru Penggerak (BBGP) West Java launched an empowerment programme to raise the awareness of teachers and educational staff of Sekolah Penggerak (school movers) on zoon...
Integrated approach essential to address Antimicrobial Resistance: FAO
25/11/2023
FAO organized a series of events to observe the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week from 18 to 24 November 2023. The theme of this year is ‘Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together’, which emphasizes the collaborative and multisectoral collaboration of various sectors whi...
Training organized on FAO developed and validated protocol for antimicrobial usage at the farm level
27/10/2023
FAO, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) – Directorate of Poultry Research (DPR) organized a two-day training at the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM).
Inception Meeting of the FAO-Government of India Project under Global Health Security Programme (GHSP) in India
13/04/2023
The Global Health Security Programme (GHSP) was formally inaugurated in New Delhi, India on April 11, 2023. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders comprising of senior government officials. The main objective of the meeting was to inform stakeholders about the activities to be implemented u...
Strengthening animal health cooperation in Southeast Asia: Malaysia takes a significant step towards the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses
29/12/2023
Highlights in this edition includes: a significant step towards the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses in Malaysia; launch of the National Zoonoses and EID Information System in Indonesia; and inception workshop for Multi-Partner Trust Fund in Bangladesh.
Zero Rabies by 2030 in Bangladesh
17/09/2023
Case control study to examine the social and epidemiological impacts of long-lasting collars deployed during dog vaccination campaigns in Bangladesh” has been implemented at Savar and Narshingdi municipalities between 8 to 16 September 2023.
Everyone has a responsibility to prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Viet Nam
20/11/2023
The new National Strategy on the Prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance for the period 2023-2030, with a vision to 2045 aims to unite all of Viet Nam to protect the power of medicines and tackle the complex and rapidly growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
World Rabies Day 2023 : All for 1, One Health for all
28/09/2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Viet Nam, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Viet Nam, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) renew their commitment to stand with other ...
Viet Nam holds historic meeting to protect human, animal and environmental health
16/08/2023
Leaders from three Government agencies, the United Nations and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) launched a three-day meeting in Hai Phong today to strengthen collaboration on human-animal-environment health at all levels.
Better surveillance for better animal health management
28/03/2023
With financial support from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of Animal Health (DAH) collaborated with Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) organized the 19th Network of Epidemiology and Lab...
Avian influenza H7N9 surveillance at border provinces
08/03/2023
Department of Animal Health (DAH) with technical support from FAO Viet Nam and financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has implemented active surveillance programs for avian influenza (AI) H7N9 using a rapid Penside PCR assay at live bird market (LBM)...
Partnership with government agency to improve pig farm biosecurity in Viet Nam
01/03/2023
FAO Viet Nam ECTAD, with financial support from USAID under the project OSRO/VIE/001/USA, is partnering with the National Agriculture Extension Centre (NAEC), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to improve pig farm biosecurity and good management practices in Viet Nam towards red...
FAO Representative, Rebekah Bell, giving remarks during the workshop opening session
24/08/2023
FAO in Cambodia engaged private and public stakeholders from the livestock sector in the development of possible solutions to the intensive use of antimicrobial growth promoters in farms.