This issue of the News Roundup emphasizes the collaborative efforts of FAO across Asia and the Pacific to improve animal health and enhance pandemic preparedness. Initiatives include a partnership with the UK in Viet Nam to combat antimicrobial resistance, a scoping mission in India to improve wildlife disease surveillance training, a workshop in Nepal focused on enhancing the pig value chain for disease prevention and a regional consultation aimed at strengthening collaborative surveillance efforts.

This past quarter was filled with significant activities across the region, including the launch of major One Health initiatives and the enhancement of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and biosecurity at the community level. Learn how FAO and its partners are transforming animal health systems, improving pandemic preparedness and empowering farmers through innovation, training and cross-sector collaboration. Explore our latest updates, success stories and highlights from various countries including regional teams.

This special edition highlights our journey in the year 2024. With sincere gratitude to our dedicated resource partners and stakeholders, as well as FAO's country teams and headquarters for their unwavering support, we extend our warm wishes for a joyous holiday season.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Highlights include: recovery mission in typhoon Yagi-affected provinces, Myanmar; Biosecurity training and kits distributed in Myanmar; TV talk show promotes pandemic collaboration in Indonesia; ECTAD 20th anniversary celebration in India; and AMR awareness sessions for professionals in Nepal.

Highlights include celebration of two decades of FAO ECTAD’s impact in Asia and the Pacific; as well as the coverage of World AMR Awareness Week 2024 in the region.

Highlights include: FAO ECTAD in Asia and the Pacific marks 20 years of partnership in animal and global health; FAO regional forum on innovations to support sustainable livestock transformation; and FAO joins Thailand’s Global One Health Day celebration.

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.

A high-level delegation from FAO has begun a three-day visit to the Federal Republic of Nepal, led by the FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu. Qu is joined by his Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Jong-Jin Kim, his Chief Economist, Maximo Torero, ...

FAO in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) facilitated two significant meetings for the Indian Network for Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR) in Bhubaneswar.

FAO, in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Department of Fisheries (DoF) and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), organized a two-day expert consultation to review and revise activities of the animal health and fisheries sector for the Nationa...

FAO organized a one-day multisectoral experts workshop on animal health with a One Health approach on 14 March 2024 in Delhi. The meeting welcomed an esteemed gathering of over 60 participants,  including experts from the animal, human, environment and wildlife sectors, donor agency – USAID,...

FAO met the Animal Husbandry Commissioner of India (AHC), Dr Abhijit Mitra to formulate a comprehensive standard veterinary treatment guideline tailored for India.

Takayuki Hagiwara, FAO Representative in India and FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) team participated in a two-day expert consultation to develop the Poultry Action Plan of India. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India organised the two-...

Takayuki Hagiwara, FAO Representative in India along with Dr Roderico Ofrin WHO Representative to India, and the FAO ECTAD India team visited the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in New Delhi on 2 May 2024 to gain first-hand knowledge of health information management.

FAO organized a one-day consultation with senior officials from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) to discuss ongoing and future collaborative initiatives of FAO and the Government of India.