The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) expresses its deep concern following the emergence of the 17th Ebola Virus Disease (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and potential spread to neighboring countries. Ebola Virus Disease is a zoonotic disease, transmitted from animals to humans and then between humans. Its repeated emergence is […]
As Eid El-Adha approaches, Egypt has placed its agriculture and veterinary services on high alert to protect livestock health, ensure the safety of sacrificial animals and maintain food supply during one of the country’s most important religious and social periods. Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has announced a state of maximum readiness across […]
As animal health risks continue to threaten livestock production, Egypt is stepping up its national vaccination campaign against two major diseases: foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever. The campaign combines vaccination, animal identification, farmer awareness and veterinary surveillance. In Egypt, veterinary teams are continuing their field work to protect the national livestock population. The Ministry […]
Alors que les dépenses mondiales de défense atteignent 2 900 milliards de dollars, un nouveau rapport de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé animale alerte sur un déséquilibre inquiétant : les systèmes de santé animale restent largement sous-financés, malgré leur rôle essentiel dans la prévention des maladies transfrontalières, de l’insécurité alimentaire et des futures pandémies. Un […]
Vietnam has adopted a 2026–2030 national plan to strengthen the prevention and control of major animal diseases, including avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever. The plan focuses on early detection, vaccination, biosecurity and stronger veterinary services to protect livestock, farmers and food security. For a farmer, an animal disease outbreak is never just […]
