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

FAO has completed two national rollouts of the introduction to One Health course in India and Sri Lanka, a four-week, tutor-supported programme tailored to country needs.

Challenges related to water, sanitation and health are multifaceted. However, resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems – coupled with the One Health approach – can provide the right framework for safeguarding public health.

Zimbabwe is accelerating agrifood systems transformation through a suite of digital and climate-smart innovations that strengthen food security, boost productivity, and improve resilience to climate shocks.

As the world faces the twin crises of climate change and global health threats, the importance of the One Health approach has never been clearer. This integrated framework offers a transformative path to address the cascading risks intensified by climate change.

There is a growing recognition that migratory species conservation and food security are not separate challenges, but interconnected systems requiring integrated solutions.

To strengthen regional preparedness and promote early detection, FAO has launched a Russian-language version of its online course Zoonoses for Field Veterinarians. 

As part of the 80-anniversary celebration, FAO has introduced a recognition to highlight best practices and outstanding innovations that drive sustainable livestock transformation with a One Health perspective. 

Serving as a dynamic, collaborative platform, the One Health Knowledge Nexus connects over 2 700 people from around the world through eight specialized Communities of Practice. 

When health systems work in silos, they are fighting a multi-front war with limited visibility. Diseases do not respect institutional boundaries, so neither should our responses.

Translating One Health into effective, real-world action can be difficult. Across countries and institutions, three persistent barriers slow progress: information gaps, knowledge gaps, and evidence gaps. 

The handover marks a major milestone in Zambia’s efforts to enhance pandemic preparedness and response through a One Health approach.

Earth Observation technologies are giving FAO and its partners the tools to monitor agrifood systems at planetary scale.

How can we finance sustainable livestock transformation while ensuring food security, environmental protection, and disease prevention? 

Ethiopia has taken another major step in protecting the health of people, animals, plants and the environment by launching two landmark documents.

The DRC has taken a major step toward strengthening its capacity to prevent and respond to emerging health threats through the development of a National One Health Plan.

Emerging technologies and approaches are making One Health applications increasingly practical and effective.

The Republic of Moldova is stepping up its efforts to combat AMR within its agrifood sector through a comprehensive new project launched FAO with national authorities.