Coordinating the fight against African swine fever in Eastern Africa Considering the expansion of the pig sector in eastern Africa, the increasing trend in African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in the sub-region and its transboundary nature, the disease has been identified as a high priority for the region. Because of its increasing importance, participating countries at the joint eastern Africa epidemiology and laboratory annual coordination meeting organized by FAO in Mombasa, Kenya on 24-27 July 2012, decided to set up a working group for eastern Africa to address this often neglected disease...[Read more]
FAO and USAID rolling out next phase of support to countries dealing with avian influenzas and emerging pandemic threats The continuing Ebola epidemic in West Africa is a striking reminder of the need for a greater capability in all countries to rapidly detect and respond to new or re-emerging public health threats which “spill over” in humans from animal populations such as bats, rodents, and non-human primates. In order to reduce the risk of transmission and spread of emerging disease threats, FAO works with countries to develop comprehensive, proactive approaches to disease preparedness, prevention and response, especially where new threats are likely to emerge...[Read more]
Protecting Mongolia’s livestock and livelihoods from animal diseases: FAO and partners train authorities in latest border inspection techniques When peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a devastating disease of sheep and goats, spread throughout China in the early months of 2014, the Government of Mongolia requested FAO’s help in assessing the risk posed to the country, specifically with regard to its southern border with China. After reviewing Mongolia’s surveillance system and border controls, FAO’s expert team recommended training be provided to border inspection veterinarians....[Read more]
Recent publications/newsletters/articles · Addressing Zaire Ebola virus (EBV) outbreaks Rapid Qualitative Exposure and Release Assessment · FAO-ECTAD China Highlights Newsletter ::: December 2014, Vol. 71 · How Past Disease Experiences in Ebola, SARS and MERS Should Guide Our Future Article ::: Global Health and Diplomacy, Winter 2015 · The roller coaster flight strategy of bar-headed geese conserves energy during Himalayan migrations Article ::: Science 16 January 2015, vol. 347 no. 6219 pp. 250-254. DOI: 10.1126/science.1258732
Upcoming events · 4th Conference of ISOCARD "Silk Road Camel Conference" 2-6 February 2015 (Almaty, Kazakhstan) · African Swine Fever (ASF) Public Outreach Regional Project: Kickoff Workshop 3-5 February2015 (Yerevan, Armenia) · Workshop for the validation of strategic plans for the prevention and control of transboundary animal diseases 4-6 February 2015 (Kribi, Cameroon) · LinkTADs Webinar on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance Webinar ::: visit website · Wildlife Farming Closing Workshop 6 February 2015 (Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam)
Interesting links · FAO Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) helps countries to control Desert Locust Information sheet no. 1 ::: Food Chain Crisis Management Framework · FAO Quarterly Early Warning Bulletin for food and agriculture January-March 2015 · "Una Salud"- Rabia Bovina Boletín informativo no. 1 ::: Proyecto FAO TCP/RLA/3501 |