World Organisation for Animal Health - Middle East
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Improving animal health in the Middle East, thereby ensuring a better future for all.
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https://rr-middleeast.woah.org/en/ 21-12-2021 08:18:26
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#VeterinaryServices , whether public or private, are essential to the #animalhealth , #animalwelfare and communities.
Find out what our strategic objectives are and how we are working to improve our capacities and competencies in the #MiddleEast : rr-middleeast.woah.org/en/our-mission…
On #WorldBeeDay , We call for global action to #SaveTheBees and #ProtectOurSpecies . Bees play a vital role in food security through pollination. Their populations face threats that urgently require sustainable practices in agriculture and environmental policies.
Latest data reveals a 2% increase in antimicrobial use in animals between 2019 & 2021, after several years of decline.
Antimicrobials are critical medicines whose effectiveness must be preserved through their proper use across different sectors. #AntimicrobialResistance
In the #MiddleEast , our purpose is clear: improve #animalhealth & #animalwelfare globally, guided by scientific evidence. Monitoring emerging diseases, we take preemptive action. Collaboration is key - we build networks, knowledge bases & resource-sharing for sustainable results.
Animals and humans both benefit from diverse ecosystems and biodiversity. Our #OneHealth collaboration with UN Environment Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization & World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the importance of collective action. Let's unite to ensure a sustainable future for all. 🌍🌿
Learn more: rr-middleeast.woah.org/en/our-mission…
#HappeningToday !
The Annual Meeting of the Regional Commission for the #MiddleEast during the 91st #WOAHGS is taking place virtually from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CEST.
Learn more: rr-middleeast.woah.org/en/events/the-…
In their latest webinar, United Against Rabies gets talking about bite case management and rabies. Sign up here: fao.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
#Vaccinessavelives !
Dog vaccination is crucial for stopping #rabies . The Global Strategic Plan expands access to vaccines & post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies deaths. Let's make a difference in the #MiddleEast .
Learn more: rr-middleeast.woah.org/en/our-mission…
#VaccinesWork #Zeroby30
#OneHealth is essential to eliminating rabies by 2030. A Strategic Plan for Fighting this Disease advocates strategically using vaccines, medications and technologies.
Education, community involvement & responsible pet ownership are crucial.
Learn more: bulletin.woah.org/?p=4466
🐔🌍 #WorldPoultryDay !
We recognise poultry's vital role in food security and livelihoods. Our #OneHealth strategy ensures healthier flocks, safer food & reduced disease risks through robust biosecurity & advanced diagnostics.
Together, let's elevate poultry health for a better
Recently, high pathogenicity #avianinfluenza (HPAI) has been detected in cattle. Even though human risks are quite low, enhancing surveillance, monitoring #livestock and ensuring #biosecurity is important.
Learn more about what Members should do: woah.org/en/high-pathog…
🌍🐴 #WorldDonkeyDay ! 🎉 At World Organisation for Animal Health, we're committed to safeguarding donkey health and welfare worldwide. From preventing disease to ensuring access to quality veterinary care, we work tirelessly to protect these resilient animals from suffering.
The #VeterinaryServices sector, including public and private veterinarians, ensures #animalwelfare . Their coordinated efforts are paramount, as the risk of compromised animal welfare escalates significantly in their absence.
More: rr-middleeast.woah.org/en/our-mission…
Latest #AvianInfluenza report:
- Dairy cattle infected in the US, followed by a human infection. As per WHO, this is the 1st instance of a human infection acquired from contact with an infected mammal
- Outbreaks continue in poultry & non-poultry
- 86k poultry birds dead/culled.