Southeast Asia’s Chief Veterinary Officers commit to coordinated, epidemiology-driven action to strengthen animal health
20/11/2025
Zoonotic and transboundary diseases like avian influenza continue to endanger health, livelihoods and trade across Southeast Asia. To strengthen defenses, Chief Veterinary Officers from nine countries have agreed on a regional roadmap to turn veterinary epidemiology into faster, smarter decisions.
FAO advances regional pandemic preparedness through national One Health courses in India and Sri Lanka
20/11/2025
FAO has launched its Introduction to One Health course in India and Sri Lanka, training more than 600 professionals to tackle health threats at the human–animal–environment interface. With rising zoonotic risks, this programme builds practical skills and cross-sector coordination to prevent pandemics before they start.
United against ASF: How FAO and IUCN are mobilizing to save Asia’s wild pigs
31/10/2025
Across Asia’s forests, wild pigs are facing a crisis as African swine fever spreads rapidly. The IUCN World Conservation Congress has adopted Motion 111, calling for urgent action to protect these keystone species. With FAO, IUCN and WOAH working together, a regional movement is growing to save wild pigs and the ecosystems that depend on them.
177 pig farmers in the Philippines graduate as African swine fever biosecurity champions
07/08/2025
FAO’s CABI programme is empowering pig farmers in the Philippines with practical, low-cost biosecurity solutions to prevent African swine fever and rebuild resilient farming systems. Building on strong local ownership and peer-led learning, the model is now being scaled across Southeast Asia with support from the Republic of Korea.
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Small islands, big risks: Why Pacific SIDS need a One Health approach to strengthen pandemic prevention
22/07/2025
In the Pacific Islands, where health, environment, and livelihoods are deeply intertwined, adopting a One Health approach is essential to prevent and respond to zoonotic threats. Samoa is showing how cross-sectoral collaboration can build resilience in the face of pandemic risks.
Viet Nam Marks World Food Safety Day 2025: “Food Safety–Science in Action”
07/06/2025
FAO, in collaboration with WHO, ILRI, and Vietnam's NIAS, celebrated World Food Safety Day on 7 July 2025. This year’s theme was “Food Safety: Science in Action.” The forum highlighted the vital importance of science-based solutions at all stages of the food supply chain—from farm to table—to address ongoing threats such as pesticide residues, microbial contamination and unauthorized additives.
FAO and UK unite to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Viet Nam
10/04/2025
A new Farmer Field School model in Thai Nguyen is transforming how poultry farmers manage animal health—reducing antimicrobial use while boosting productivity. Backed by the UK’s Fleming Fund and led by FAO, the initiative marks a powerful step in Viet Nam’s fight against antimicrobial resistance through grassroots action and One Health collaboration.
Nepal graduates its first cohort of veterinarians trained in field epidemiology to strengthen animal disease surveillance
08/04/2025
From classroom to the field: Meet the first cohort of Nepali veterinarians equipped with cutting-edge skills to tackle animal disease outbreaks. Learn how this vital training, funded by the Pandemic Fund, is safeguarding animal and public health.
Japan invests USD 1.5 million in IOM and FAO-led project to strengthen One Health capacity in Viet Nam's border province
24/03/2025
A USD 1.5 million boost to Viet Nam's border health security! Japan, IOM and FAO team up to fortify disease prevention in key provinces, focusing on the crucial One Health approach. Learn how this initiative will protect two million people from cross-border health threats, deploying cutting-edge technology and strengthening regional collaboration. Dive into the details of this vital project aimed at building a healthier future for all.
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FAO and Australia partner to strengthen animal health systems in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
14/03/2025
FAO and the Australian Government have launched a groundbreaking three-year initiative to bolster animal health systems across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. With a focus on disease surveillance, veterinary capacity building and biosecurity, this partnership aims to strengthen regional defenses against zoonotic diseases. Learn more about how this initiative is fostering collaboration, empowering communities and enhancing regional health security.
Asia-Pacific digital hub for veterinary epidemiology and regional collaboration
12/03/2025
Introducing ENTRVST—a groundbreaking peer-to-peer network launched by FAO’s Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD). Funded by the Australian Government, this innovative platform offers free resources, expert-led modules and a collaborative forum to strengthen the veterinary epidemiology workforce across Asia and the Pacific. Join us in enhancing disease prevention and response efforts to protect livestock and public health in the region!
Strengthening animal disease surveillance in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
11/12/2024
FAO and partners assessed animal health surveillance systems in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, aiming to identify gaps, enhance capacities and strengthen preparedness against transboundary animal diseases.
The fight against African swine fever: Protecting wild pigs in Asia and the Pacific
02/12/2024
Wild pigs, such as the Javan warty pig and wild boar, play an important role in ecosystems across Asia and the Pacific. However, they are facing extinction threats primarily due to ASF. The FAO and its partners are calling for urgent and collaborative action to protect these species.
Wildlife Journalism Competition 2024 advances environmental health and conservation awareness through youth-led journalism
28/11/2024
The 2024 Wildlife Journalism Competition (WJC) officially concluded with an award ceremony at the Postgraduate Auditorium of the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Padjadjaran University. Initiated by the Center for Environmental Communication Studies at Padjadjaran University, in partnership wit...
Strengthening biosecurity and risk mitigation in Viet Nam’s pig subsector using a value chain approach
27/11/2024
The rapid expansion of pig production in Vietnam calls for the urgent need to tackle animal disease risks that could adversely affect pig health, productivity, and the livelihoods of pig farmers. Recognizing this need, from 20 to 22 November 2024, FAO supported Viet Nam's Department of Livestock ...
FAO enhances AMR surveillance with INFAAR: A network of laboratories for animals and fisheries in India
25/11/2024
In a significant stride towards tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has been instrumental in establishing the India Network for Fisheries and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR). This initiative marks a pioneeri...
FAO ECTAD celebrates 20 years of commitment to stop dangerous animal diseases that threaten people, animal and food security
22/11/2024
The Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), jointly with the Department of Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, organized its 20th anniversary celebration.
Vientiane antimicrobial resistance walk highlights global threat to health
16/11/2024
A public walk in Vientiane, hosted by an alliance of ministries and development partners working to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), brought much-needed attention to this critical health issue.
Indonesia strengthens ASEAN collaboration on bioinformatics to prevent future health threats
06/11/2024
In response to global and national challenges posed by emerging threats, including zoonotic diseases, the Indonesian government, under the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with the support from the United St...
Enhancing efforts to combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Asia
04/11/2024
Stakeholders from across the globe have gathered in Siem Reap for a five-day event to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within the agrifood sector by learning from other countries’ experiences to design proactive work plans. The United Nations and governments worldwide recognise AMR as a seri...