Regional consultation to enhance coordinated approaches for surveillance and early warning in Asia
Bangkok (Thailand), 02/12/2025 - 04/12/2025
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Overview
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Asia and the Pacific is convening a three-day consultation to strengthen collaborative, phased approaches to animal disease surveillance and early warning across the region. Participants will review progress and co-develop a practical roadmap adapted to the context of Asia for transboundary animal diseases (TADs), emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) and zoonoses, such as African swine fever (ASF), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), lumpy skin disease (LSD) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The roadmap will build on the outcomes of a regional workshop held in 2024 on surveillance approaches.
Expected participants
Government officials responsible for surveillance, epidemiology and veterinary laboratories from Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam; FAO experts at country, regional and global levels; and technical and resource partners.
Objectives
- Review progress on 2024 priorities and refine collaborative approaches.
- Define guiding principles and the final full capacity step of a regional roadmap.
- Set milestones and country-level actions to progress step by step, aligned with existing resources.
Expected outputs
- Agreed regional roadmap for surveillance and early warning, including tracks, milestones and minimum requirements.
- Workshop report outlining next steps, roles and options for sustainability.
Why it matters
The roadmap will support countries in systematically strengthening systems that protect livelihoods, food security and public health, while advancing the Organization’s One Health and resilience priorities.