From threat to protection: How Central African Republic is transforming its fight against Rift Valley fever
16/09/2025
Government validates communication strategy based on One Health approach to prevent, detect and respond rapidly to priority animal and zoonotic diseases.
Rabies, One Health and ICT: Spotlight on SIRVERA & GARC tools
19/09/2025
Rabies remains one of the world's most neglected tropical diseases, claiming an estimated 59 000 human lives annually while being entirely preventable.
From campus to community: FAO virtual learning center's One Health training unites students and professionals in North Africa
10/09/2025
The course strengthened awareness and understanding of One Health, with a focus on AMR, biodiversity, ecosystem health and emerging health risks.
Avian influenza: First global dialogue targets the rising pandemic threat
11/09/2025
In an unprecedented response to the rapid global spread of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), stakeholders and experts from across the poultry sector, public health, science, and policy spheres have convened in Brazil in a landmark meeting.
Safeguarding every bite: A journey to strengthen food safety in Tajikistan
11/09/2025
FAO’s support through the Pandemic Fund has enabled Tajikistan to modernize food safety practices—training lab specialists, updating labs, and improving diagnostic capacity.
The hidden health crisis: How plant diseases threaten global food security
09/09/2025
As climate change accelerates the spread of agricultural pests and diseases worldwide, protecting plant health has become a critical component of ensuring the right to food for all.
Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme expands in Asia-Pacific - New regional project starting in Lao PDR will help boost zoonotic disease prevention
11/11/2024
The two-year EUR 2 million SWM Asia-Pacific project aims to support the prevention and detection of zoonotic risks in the region.
FAO supports early warning and detection of anthrax in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
18/04/2025
An anthrax resurgence was detected at an early stage in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), thanks to effective coordination between national authorities and support from FAO.
Investing in One Health
06/07/2022
The loss of life, suffering and massive economic and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are stark reminders of the importance of a One Health approach.
Enhancing Zambia's animal health systems and service delivery through mentorship
24/08/2025
Zambia's transformation demonstrates that combining targeted mentorship with strong institutional commitment creates a powerful mechanism for transferring laboratory knowledge and skills to veterinary service teams.
The case for investing in One Health: Lessons from Bangladesh
07/10/2025
How Bangladesh is showing the world that integrated health approaches aren't just smart policy – they're essential for our survival.
One Health approach to avian influenza: Protecting food security and human health
25/08/2025
Avian influenza poses a significant threat to global food security, livelihoods, public and animal health. A coordinated One Health approach is essential for effective prevention and control.
Guidelines for sustainable tick control and acaricide resistance management in livestock
18/08/2025
New guidelines offer a comprehensive approach to managing tick infestations and acaricide resistance in cattle. They present a detailed overview of tick biology, economic burden of tick-borne diseases and different acaricide classes.
Global health security through One Health
08/08/2025
Interviews provide firsthand perspectives on challenges and successes in strengthening veterinary systems and combating zoonotic diseases.
Why youth are key to One Health’s success: Empowering the next generation for global resilience
12/08/2026
The One Health approach, which brings together human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health, offers a path forward. But a critical element often overlooked is youth engagement.
The economic case for One Health in agrifood systems: Why prevention pays
08/12/2025
As global food systems face mounting pressures a prevention focused One Health approach offers compelling economic advantages.
Mycotoxins: A silent risk to plants, people and animals
30/07/2025
In agrifood systems, there are threats to human, animal and plant health that can develop at any point along the food chain. Among these are mycotoxins – toxic chemicals produced by fungi.
How wildlife communities are protecting global health
03/03/2026
The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme is helping transform traditional conservation and health practices.
Bridging law and life: How One Health legislation transforms agrifood systems
25/07/2025
The One Health approach faces a fundamental challenge: how do you implement integrated solutions within legal frameworks that were designed for a segmented world?
Strengthening Indonesia's biosecurity: A partnership for food safety and agricultural protection
23/07/2025
Every day, thousands of animals and animal products cross Indonesia's borders, driving economic growth but creating significant biosecurity risks.