In an unprecedented response to the rapid global spread of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), stakeholders and experts from across the poultry sector, public health, science, and policy spheres have convened in Brazil in a landmark meeting.

FAO’s support through the Pandemic Fund has enabled Tajikistan to modernize food safety practices—training lab specialists, updating labs, and improving diagnostic capacity.

As climate change accelerates the spread of agricultural pests and diseases worldwide, protecting plant health has become a critical component of ensuring the right to food for all.

The two-year EUR 2 million SWM Asia-Pacific project aims to support the prevention and detection of zoonotic risks in the region.

An anthrax resurgence was detected at an early stage in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), thanks to effective coordination between national authorities and support from FAO.

The loss of life, suffering and massive economic and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are stark reminders of the importance of a One Health approach.

Zambia's transformation demonstrates that combining targeted mentorship with strong institutional commitment creates a powerful mechanism for transferring laboratory knowledge and skills to veterinary service teams.

How Bangladesh is showing the world that integrated health approaches aren't just smart policy – they're essential for our survival.

Avian influenza poses a significant threat to global food security, livelihoods, public and animal health. A coordinated One Health approach is essential for effective prevention and control.

New guidelines offer a comprehensive approach to managing tick infestations and acaricide resistance in cattle. They present a detailed overview of tick biology, economic burden of tick-borne diseases and different acaricide classes.

Interviews provide firsthand perspectives on challenges and successes in strengthening veterinary systems and combating zoonotic diseases.

The One Health approach, which brings together human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health, offers a path forward. But a critical element often overlooked is youth engagement.

As global food systems face mounting pressures a prevention focused One Health approach offers compelling economic advantages.

In agrifood systems, there are threats to human, animal and plant health that can develop at any point along the food chain. Among these are mycotoxins – toxic chemicals produced by fungi.

The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme is helping transform traditional conservation and health practices.

The One Health approach faces a fundamental challenge: how do you implement integrated solutions within legal frameworks that were designed for a segmented world? 

Every day, thousands of animals and animal products cross Indonesia's borders, driving economic growth but creating significant biosecurity risks. 

In Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where land, sea, and communities are tightly interwoven, a health threat in one sector quickly becomes a crisis in another.

What happens when trees and crops grow on the same land? How do trees on farms help shape healthier communities and ecosystems?

FAO and the Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan is conducting a series of specialized trainings for district-level epizootiologists across all regions of the country.