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[cid:image015.jpg@01D3B186.1567E220]FAO¡¯s latest risk assessment notes the role of poultry vaccination in reducing risk of avian and human exposures to the H7N9 avian influenza virus



The nationwide H7 avian influenza vaccination program launched by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) of China in September 2017 has had the desired effect, according to a qualitative risk assessment update by FAO which addresses the Chinese-origin H7N9 spread in poultry and human...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_010318.html>]

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[cid:image016.jpg@01D3B186.1567E220]Training on participatory epidemiology principles and techniques in Georgia



During 2016, Georgia reported the first occurrences ever of two transboundary animal diseases: peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in small ruminants, and lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle. In addition, Georgia is currently embarked in the progressive eradication of foot and mouth disease (FMD). Sheep and goat pox are also a threat to Georgia. Given the difficult access to ruminant populations, due to the remoteness of herds and flocks and the nomadic nature of production systems...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_010318b.html>]

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[cid:image017.jpg@01D3B186.1567E220]Engaging Viet Nam in the global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance using One Health approach
FAO Viet Nam representation



The Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), FAO Viet Nam together with the National Institute for Veterinary Research (NIVR) launched the project ¡°Engaging the food and agriculture sectors in sub©\Saharan Africa and South and South©\East Asia in the global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance using a One...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/vietnam/news/detail-events/en/c/1104617/>]

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[cid:image018.jpg@01D3B186.1567E220]FAO and WHO meet with the Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance
FAO Viet Nam representation



The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed the Interagency Coordination Group (IACG) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) delegate at the Green One UN House in Ha Noi, Viet Nam...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/vietnam/news/detail-events/en/c/1104012/>]

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Recent publications/newsletters



[cid:image019.jpg@01D3B186.1567E220]Chinese-origin H7N9 avian influenza spread in

Poultry and human exposure
Risk Analysis ¨C Assessment, Issue No. 4 ::: February 2018

An update of the H7N9 qualitative risk assessment (published in July 2017) is warranted to cover the highest avian influenza risk period (January to March 2018), during which several festivals take place and an increase in national and cross-border poultry movements is expected. This will be done in light of H7 nation-wide vaccination program implemented since September 2017 by the MoA of China...[Read full PDF<http://www.fao.org/3/i8705en/I8705EN.PDF>]

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Upcoming meetings


¡¤      Emerging Pandemic Threat Technical Working Group meeting
02 March 2018 ::: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
[Visit FAO Ethiopia website<http://www.fao.org/ethiopia/en/>]
¡¤      The impact of incubation-phase transmission of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in pigs: from individual infection dynamics to national preparedness
08 March 2018 ::: Webinar @ 09.00 pm (CET)
[Connect to virtual room<http://fao.adobeconnect.com/impact_incubation/> - Visit EUFMD website<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/commissions/eufmd/commissions/eufmd-home/en/>]
¡¤      ASL2050 Year I Final Workshop
08 March 2018 ::: Adama, Ethiopia
[Visit FAO Ethiopia website<http://www.fao.org/ethiopia/en/>]




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