The Ministry of Forestry, with FAO and support from the Australian Government, launched a new phase of efforts to strengthen animal health systems and reduce zoonotic spillover risks.

Strengthening the One Health workforce is essential to protect agrifood systems, safeguard livelihoods and reduce disease risks at the human, animal and environmental interface.

The Government of Samoa, with partners including the World Bank, FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially launched the One Health Pandemic Preparedness and Response project, with financial support from the Pandemic Fund.

The Pandemic Fund Governing Board has approved USD 499.6 million in new grants to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response capacities in low- and middle-income countries.

Food loss and waste can be a reservoir and even an accelerator for anti-microbial resistance, highlighting that it should be integrated into AMR surveillance and management strategies.

In this interconnected world, food lies at the heart of One Health – the recognition that human, animal, plant, and environmental health are deeply linked.

FAO completed a five-day training course on the laboratory diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease for central and regional laboratory specialists working under the Committee for Food Security of the Government of Tajikistan.

Through the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding on One Health, FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing the implementation of the One Health approach.

Growing momentum around the One Health approach is reshaping how countries plan and finance agrifood system transformation. As governments confront increasingly complex health, food safety, and environmental challenges, reliance on external funding alone is no longer enough.

Soils in cities do far more than simply support buildings, roads and other infrastructure; they sustain resilient and green cities. Understanding this connection can enable us to design and build better homes and communities in the future.

Türkiye has taken a significant stride forward in the fight against brucellosis, a disease that affects both animals and people, by hosting a national workshop dedicated to its progressive control. 

To address antimicrobial resistance an awareness campaign was launched to inform the public about the responsible use of antibiotics.

2025 was a pivotal year for One Health – with stronger political alignment, more investment instruments, and deeper recognition of the risks posed by AMR, zoonoses, and climate change.

The further humans encroach upon the rainforests of our planet, the more the natural barriers that protect us from wild animal diseases disappear.

While Zimbabwe has advanced AMR surveillance in human, animal, and environmental health, gaps remain in plant and aquaculture sectors, key areas for food security and economic growth.

When antimicrobials lose effectiveness due to resistance, farmers lose valuable tools to protect both animals and crops.

With around 75 percent of emerging infectious diseases in humans originating from animals, wildlife surveillance has become a critical pillar of global health prevention.

FAO has been implementing Broiler Farmer Field Schools to equip local poultry farmers with knowledge and skills on biosecurity and responsible use of antimicrobials.

Rwanda has launched construction of its National  Veterinary Reference Laboratory (NVL), a major milestone that will significantly strengthen the country’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to diseases threats before they spread