In Asia, dogs are the primary carriers of rabies, making canine-mediated rabies a significant threat to both humans and livestock, with devastating impacts on livelihoods, food security, and public health.

FAO have teamed up with Huazhong Agricultural University to launch the RENOFARM Youth Scientific Poster Challenge during the Second Animal Disease and One Health Forum.

Human cases of rabies dropped to a fraction of their peak levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of the One Health approach.

Consultation reflecting on the experience of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan and the WHO subregional central office in Asian countries as part of independent interdepartmental cooperation on the control of zoonotic infections, protection against antimicrobials and food safety.

Your opinion counts! By taking part in this consultation, you can provide suggestions and make improvements to these updated guidelines.

The United Kingdom, through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has committed to a significant investment in the One Health Knowledge Nexus, a collaborative platform aimed at generating and sharing vital knowledge to address complex health challenges.

FAO conducted a Tabletop Simulation Exercise focused on rabies using a One Health approach to evaluate and strengthen the region’s operational readiness in response to the need for improved preparedness and response to zoonotic disease outbreaks.

FAO is working with its partners, through the One Health approach, to gather the latest scientific information and evidence to support science-based decisions on prevention and mitigation of the risk of mpox.

Biosecurity is essential for protecting animal health, safeguarding our food supply, and mitigating the risk of zoonotic diseases. While governments and international organizations play a crucial role, the success of biosecurity initiatives hinges on the active participation of local communities.

The interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health highlights the critical role of a collaborative One Health approach across sectors to prevent future pandemics. 

Senegal’s farmers and vets had never seen anything like it before. An infestation tore across the country, inflicting myiasis, a parasitic invasion of a wound by maggots. So it is little wonder that the suddenness and severity of the screwworm outbreak set off alarm bells.

A venture into one of Cambodia’s lost caves is part of an innovative mission for disease surveillance conducted as part of a joint project between FAO and the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC). 

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a significant global health threat affecting humans, animals, plants, and the environment, and as such is a perfect example of a One Health issue.

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans through bites or scratches. There is no cure for rabies once symptoms appear, but it is preventable. FAO supports member countries to prevent and control rabies through a One Health approach.

The Government of Kenya with FAO hosted a One Health Investment Dialogue which brought together over 50 representatives from government, the African Union, private sector, civil society organizations, academia and development, and members of the Quadripartite collaboration.

This inventory of One Health tools and resources was compiled by OHHLEP to identify tools available to support the implementation of the One Health Joint Plan of Action, capacity building and implementation.

This seminar was a unique opportunity to discuss and identify opportunities and best practices for operationalizing One Health to address health threats originating in the human-animal-environment interface in Europe and Central Asia. 

Ensuring the safety of our food from farm to fork requires a collaborative and comprehensive approach. This is where the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the One Health approach come together.

Technical experts from FAO, joined by external specialists, gathered in Rome from 20 - 21 March to review the first iteration of the FAO integrated biosecurity index. 

While there is widespread recognition of the importance of One Health approaches, securing funding for these initiatives at the country level can be challenging.