Highlights in this edition: Regional technical consultation on reassortant avian influenza organized; FAO presented on addressing food security issues at the National Veterinary Science Conference in Indonesia; ASF community forums held in Cambodia; and continued private sector engagement on A...

Highlights in this edition includes: Training cross-sectoral health officers to anticipate disease outbreaks concluded in Indonesia; FAO ECTAD regional communication strategy workshop held in Bangkok; strategic planning workshop concluded in the Philippines; and co-creation workshop conducted ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for urgent regional efforts to combat a rise in avian influenza cases across the Asia-Pacific region. The appeal follows a consultation of regional experts in Bangkok, supported by the United States Agency for Internatio...

Highlights in this edition includes: FAO emphasizes sustainable dairy practices at Asia Pacific conference in India; ninth meeting of the standing group of experts on ASF for Asia and the Pacific concluded; and training on bacterial isolation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility t...

Highlights in this edition includes: launch meeting of the African swine fever partnership platform; highly pathogenic avian influenza standard operating procedure training for field officers in Cambodia; and continuing coordination in animal health activities in the Pacific.

Highlights in this edition includes: agreement to raise zoonoses awareness in Indonesia; African swine fever outbreak simulation exercise conducted in Thailand; and the launch of wildlife journalism competition in Indonesia.

The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (CMHDCA), together with the Ministry of Home Affairs assisting the West Java Provincial Government, convened to discuss the draft of the West Java Governor Decree on TIKORDA in West Java Province.

Padjadjaran University's Center for Environmental Communication Studies (Pusdikomling) officially launched the "Wildlife Journalism Competition" (WJC), the biggest journalistic competition in Indonesia.

 Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) under the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services (DGLAHS) signed a new groundbreaking partnership agreement with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Gadjah Mada University regarding the education and community service programme...

The FAO Virtual Learning Centers (VLCs) have launched an online course to tackle highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) challenges by offering a comprehensive learning experience on avian influenza vaccine stewardship.

Highlights in this edition includes: technical consultation on the Global Health Security Program in Pakistan; workshop on good animal husbandry practices in Myanmar; and hands-on animal birth control surgery training for veterinarians in Nepal.

The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the FAO and USAID, hosted a technical consultation workshop of the newly launched project, "Technical Assistance for Animal Health Systems to Address Emerging and Priority Zoonotic Diseases and Health Threats in Pakistan." 

Inclusion of and investment in women in animal husbandry is essential for promoting responsible antimicrobial use and reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Funded by USAID and DTRA, the two projects aimed to combat zoonotic diseases and other health threats in the country.

Following the successful implementation in North Sulawesi, this initiative has been expanded to West Kalimantan, enabling more pig farmers to implement biosecurity measures.

Highlights in this edition includes: launch of community ASF biosecurity intervention programme in Indonesia; avian influenza prevention campaign launched in Cambodia and the launch of the FAO-DTRA project to strengthen animal health systems in three countries in Southeast Asia

Highlights in this edition includes: preparation of veterinary treatment guidelines and disease priorit...

Highlights in this edition includes: US Senate Representative's visit to collaborative efforts against avian influenza in Cambodia; FAO ECTAD’s seventeenth annual regional meeting strengthens coordination and strategy in Indonesia; and coordination meeting and simulation exercise for animal di...

FAO made significant progress in addressing critical challenges in wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and One Health implementation during a recent One Health Field Epidemiology Project Closeout & Planning Meeting. 

Highlights in this edition includes: the Global Health Security Program commencement in Fiji and Papua New Guinea; update on equipping Cambodian farmers with correct knowledge on ASF; concluding of wildlife facilities assessment for zoonotic risks in Viet Nam; and accelerating vaccination to p...