From exploring the intersection between One Health and security to shedding light on often-overlooked risks, day 1 of #BiothreatReduction25 offered a rich exchange of ideas. It all comes down to one simple truth: addressing these challenges requires all of us, working together.

In a world more connected than ever, danger travels faster than we can see. A single act, deliberate or reckless, could unleash consequences beyond imagination. We asked a question: What if it happened tomorrow? Our short film, The Fever, imagines a biological threat

As we close the Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction in Geneva today, we are inspired and energized. Gathered ~500 leaders from animal health, public health, security, tech, policy, academia, industry, regulators, and youth. Together, we tackled: - 75% emerging

Last week in Geneva, the Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction concluded not just with closing remarks, but with shared commitments. What truly set this conference apart was its conclusion. In the final session, participants were invited to share concrete actions that

The Joint PPR and FMD Roadmap for West Eurasia brings together FAO, WOAH, EuFMD, experts and partners to harmonies strategies, share lessons and mobilize support for more resilient livestock systems across the region.

FMD and PPR remain major transboundary animal diseases threatening livestock, trade and food security across West Eurasia. The Dushanbe meeting reviews national progress, updates regional roadmaps and defines priorities for stronger cooperation.

This week we gather in Athens for our WOAH Europe regional workshop on “Accelerating the operationalisation of the One Health Joint Plan of Action in Veterinary Services” (18–20 Nov). Follow the webinar: oie.zoom.us/j/96298082992 #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #AMR #WOAH

We have successfully launched the WOAH Regional One Health Workshop in Athens! Delegates and experts from across Europe gathered to advance the operationalization of the One Health, strengthening Veterinary Services, improving coordination, and building a healthier future for all

World AMR Awareness Week: AMR is a silent pandemic — but not inevitable. Today at our WOAH Europe One Health workshop in Athens, we reaffirmed: prevention works, stewardship works, One Health works. Together we can protect both animal and human health.

Today is the International Day of Veterinary Medicine. This day always brings me back to where our profession began. Centuries ago, long before we had laboratories, surveillance systems or even a shared scientific language, veterinary medicine emerged from a simple truth: the

Our Seasonal Reception was a valuable moment of animal health diplomacy, bringing together ambassadors and partners committed to animal health, welfare and #OneHealth. Grateful for the productive conversations with such excellent guests. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2026!

🌍 GF-TADs Europe: Global Webinar – ASF in Spain Join GF-TADs & the Veterinary Authority of Spain for a technical update on the ASF situation in Spain. 📅 22 Dec | 15:00–16:30 CET Register and join us: oie.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #ASF #GFTADsEurope #AnimalHealth

One Health in action in Europe The article, conclusions and recommendations from the WOAH Europe One Health Regional Workshop are now published: rr-europe.woah.org/en/Events/stre…

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We’ve refreshed the Safe International Trade event page – presentations, photos, participant feedback and extra training material now available. Take a look: rr-europe.woah.org/en/Events/thir…

Mark your calendars! In two days WOAH Regional Representation for Europe hosts the 2nd technical webinar on the ASF epidemiological situation in Spain. Free registration and full details here: >English rr-europe.woah.org/en/Events/woah… >Spanish woah.org/es/evento/semi… >Russian

Today, at an expert conference in Switzerland, Dr Budimir Plavsic, WOAH Regional Representative for Europe, shared practical lessons learned from the LSD epidemic that affected South-Eastern Europe between 2015 and 2018. Find out more: rr-europe.woah.org/en/news/from-o…