Category Archives: Human Health

Advancing One Health in Southeast Asia: workshop highlights strategies for implementation and investment
Advocacy / Agriculture / AHH / Animal Health / Cambodia / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Laos / Livestock / Myanmar / Philippines / policy / Southeast Asia / Thailand / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Advancing One Health in Southeast Asia: workshop highlights strategies for implementation and investment

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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) recently organized a workshop in Bangkok, Thailand on 19-20 December 2023 to address pressing global health challenges in Southeast Asia. Continue reading →

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security
Advocacy / Agri-Health / Agriculture / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / Diet / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Food Safety / Food Systems / Gender / GHG Emisssions / Human Health / ILRI / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / policy / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and CGIAR co-organized the CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam on 21 November 2023 in Hanoi. With the theme ‘Advancing science for food security through collaborative initiatives,’ the meeting served as a platform for national and CGIAR researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge research findings and innovations. Continue reading →

Enhancing food safety research in pork value chains: Strengthening skills through veterinary officer training in Vietnam
AHH / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Meat / Pigs / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Enhancing food safety research in pork value chains: Strengthening skills through veterinary officer training in Vietnam

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A recent training initiative in Vietnam aimed to enhance food safety research within the pork value chains by equipping twelve veterinary officers from various provinces with advanced skills. Continue reading →

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now
Cambodia / Cattle / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Food Systems / Forages / Gender / Human Health / ILRI / Laos / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

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The 14th issue of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) East and Southeast Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities from January to June 2023 as well as the upcoming activities in the second half of 2023. Continue reading →

A One Health approach to tackling zoonotic disease risks in wildlife farming in Vietnam
Agriculture / AHH / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / CGIAR / COVID19 / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

A One Health approach to tackling zoonotic disease risks in wildlife farming in Vietnam

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The CGIAR Initiative on One Health is leading efforts to safeguard human health using a comprehensive approach that recognises the interconnectedness of humans, animals and the environment. The initiative is being implemented in seven countries, including Vietnam, where researchers are studying the transmission of zoonotic diseases in Dong Nai and Lao Cai provinces to strengthen disease prevention and control measures. Continue reading →

Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam
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Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam

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A recent study by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Hanoi University of Public Health shows that Vietnamese consumers are willing to pay a premium for upgraded fresh pork. The ‘Impact of perception and assessment of consumers on willingness to pay for upgraded fresh pork: An experimental study in Vietnam,’ sheds light on the importance of food safety and consumer perception in the pork industry. Continue reading →

Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027
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Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027

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The 2027 edition of the International Symposium on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork, or Safe Pork, will be held in Vietnam following successful bidding by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners at this year’s conference. Continue reading →

Media clippings: Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam project closing workshop
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Media clippings: Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam project closing workshop

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Clippings of key national print and online newspapers on the closing workshop of the ‘Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam’. The event took place on 28 March 2023 in Hanoi and was hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Continue reading →

ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum
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ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum

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Food safety, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance and animal health research findings by scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners were presented at the 2022 Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development held 21–22 November 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. Continue reading →

Media clippings: launch of a video report on the remarkable life of Dr Alexandre Yersin
AHH / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia / Human Health / ILRI / Launch / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Media clippings: launch of a video report on the remarkable life of Dr Alexandre Yersin

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Clippings of key national print and online newspapers on the launch of a short video report on the remarkable life of Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943) that took place on 1 March 2022 are highlighted in this post. Continue reading →