Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD)
Asia and the Pacific Region

FAO and Government of Viet Nam conclude wildlife facilities assessment for zoonotic risks
18/03/2024
The assessment aims to establish baselines for management and biosecurity practices in order to reduce the risk of disease transmission in captive wildlife facilities in Viet Nam.
Fiji kicks off a new Global Health Security Program to strengthen animal health Systems
13/03/2024
The new project will strengthen animal health systems, reduces the risks of emerging zoonotic diseases, and addresses health threats in Fiji and other Pacific countries through a comprehensive One Health approach.
Avian influenza awareness at the Green Fields and Food Fair 2024
23/02/2024

Highlights in this edition includes: launch of two new AMR publications; outbreak investigation demonstration workshop on rabies conducted in Thailand; and avian influenza awareness event organized at Cambodia’s Green Fields and Food Fair 2024 in Cambodia.

Regional meeting to prevent and control ASF in wild pigs
09/02/2024

Highlights in this edition includes: a meeting of experts to evaluate foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease control in Indonesia; AMR/AMU sensitization workshop for future prescribers in Bangladesh; and Regional meeting to prevent and control ASF in wild pigs in Thailand.

FAO and Singapore collaborate to address silent pandemic from aquaculture
13/02/2024

FAO and Singapore’s National Parks Board and Singapore Food Agency and USAID formally announced the publication of regional guideline on monitoring and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacterial pathogens from aquaculture. 

Avian influenza and rabies school and community forum
26/01/2024

Highlights in this edition includes: avian influenza and rabies school and community forum event in Cambodia, report of initial results of biosecurity model farms in Viet Nam, and R-FETPV scientific seminar conducted in Bangkok Thailand.

WAAW: Indonesia Declares Five Concrete Steps to Control Antimicrobial Resistance
22/11/2022
The Ministry of Agriculture, together with WOAH, FAO, and the poultry and pharmaceutical industries in Indonesia declare five concrete steps to prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Indonesia today (2/11) during the discussion commemorating World Antimicrobial Awareness (WAAW) Week which fall...
MoA and FAO Promote Antimicrobial Residue-Free Poultry Products
22/11/2022
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Indonesia, in collaboration with Livestock and Animal Health Services for Lampung Province, Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries Services for Metro City, FAO, and Lampung Layer Farmer Association (PPN) socialize the consumption of antimicrobial...
MoA & FAO Discuss One Health with Indonesian Young Animators
07/02/2023
In an effort to increase awareness among the youth and general public  about One Health in tackling zoonoses and new emerging infectious diseases (EIDs), FAO together with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the United States, through the USAID supports in organising the ANTERO Science Dis...
The Ministry of Agriculture and FAO together with related associations (ADHPI, PB PDHI, & ASOHI) launched the AMR Roadmap, General Guidelines for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Poultry Diseases Manual 2023 edition, and Antimicrobial Stewardship IEC materials.
13/03/2023
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Indonesia in collaboration with FAO launched a roadmap to reduce antimicrobial usage in livestock in a periodic discussion forum with poultry stakeholders called OBRASS (Obrolan Ringan Akhir Pekan Seputar Unggas) in Jakarta, Saturday (04/03).
Indonesia lays groundwork for antimicrobial resistance resilience through One Health approach
27/06/2023
The Tripartite (FAO, WHO, and WOAH) in collaboration with the Government of Indonesia under the AMR MPTF project, assisted Indonesia in controlling AMR with the One Health approach since 2021. This project focuses on strengthening the system for antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR reduction.
Building resilience to emerging infectious diseases through One Health
17/07/2023
People affected by the emerging infectious diseases such as Anthrax, were supported and helped through the the rapid response of the local health authority in containing such diseases.
Bats in their natural habitat in Jenetaesa Village
26/07/2023
Triangulated surveillance between bats, livestock, and humans are being used in risk reduction in Indonesia.
Minahasa district animal health officer conducted rabies response in the field after receiving data from SIZE Nasional
23/01/2024
Indonesia, with support from FAO, USAID and partners, launched the national information system for zoonoses and emerging infectious diseases. This integrated application combines data from human, animal and environmental sectors, aiming to combat the rising threat of zoonotic disease through the One Health approach.
Training on Aeromonas hydrophila identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
12/01/2024

Highlights in this edition includes: training on Aeromonas hydrophila identification and Antimicrobial ...

FAO representatives for Indonesia and Timor Leste gives Letters of Appreciation to the Minister of Agriculture
22/11/2023
FAO acknowledged Indonesia’s continuous efforts in the animal health sector and presented Letters of Appreciation for strengthening national animal health and food security.
Guru Penggerak in West Java teach rabies threats and prevention efforts to junior high school students using educational materials created by the Ministry of Agriculture and FAO
10/10/2023
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Balai Besar Guru Penggerak (BBGP) West Java launched an empowerment programme to raise the awareness of teachers and educational staff of Sekolah Penggerak (school movers) on zoon...
Integrated approach essential to address Antimicrobial Resistance: FAO
25/11/2023
FAO organized a series of events to observe the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week from 18 to 24 November 2023. The theme of this year is ‘Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together’, which emphasizes the collaborative and multisectoral collaboration of various sectors whi...
Training organized on FAO developed and validated protocol for antimicrobial usage at the farm level
27/10/2023
FAO, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) – Directorate of Poultry Research (DPR) organized a two-day training at the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM).
Inception Meeting of the FAO-Government of India Project under Global Health Security Programme (GHSP) in India
13/04/2023
The Global Health Security Programme (GHSP) was formally inaugurated in New Delhi, India on April 11, 2023. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders comprising of senior government officials. The main objective of the meeting was to inform stakeholders about the activities to be implemented u...