Category Archives: AHH

Identifying priority animal and zoonotic diseases in northwest Vietnam for future action
Agriculture / AHH / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia / ILRI / Livestock / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Identifying priority animal and zoonotic diseases in northwest Vietnam for future action

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The National Institute of Veterinary Research (NIVR) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) recently co-organized two workshops addressing transboundary animal diseases and zoonotic diseases in the provinces of Hoa Binh (12 April 2024) and Lao Cai (16-17 April 2024) under the Korean-funded ICT4Health project. These workshops brought together 52 participants from various sectors to build a consensus on the most pressing animal diseases affecting the region and to inform future interventions and resource allocation. Continue reading →

Strengthening disease surveillance in Vietnam: Insights from a ‘FarmVetCare’ mobile application training
Agriculture / AHH / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / ILRI / Livestock / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Strengthening disease surveillance in Vietnam: Insights from a ‘FarmVetCare’ mobile application training

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Technological innovations are at the forefront of reshaping industries across the world today including in the veterinary industry. With support from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners, the ‘FarmVetCare’ mobile application is being tested to prevent and manage animal and zoonotic disease outbreaks in Vietnam. Continue reading →

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 One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam
Agri-Health / Agriculture / AHH / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / ILRI / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam

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Every year on 3 November, International One Health Day serves as a global platform, highlighting the intricate nexus between human, animal, and environmental well-being. This year, under the theme, ‘Connecting Air, Land, and Water,’ the CGIAR One Health Initiative (OHI) underscores the critical need for interdisciplinary collaborations to tackle multi-faceted challenges that transcend national boundaries. The OHI is deeply involved in the One Health research addressing zoonotic diseases, food safety, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  Continue reading →

Integration of a technical working group to strengthen food safety framework in Vietnam
Advocacy / AHH / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Integration of a technical working group to strengthen food safety framework in Vietnam

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In its continuing efforts to improve food safety, Vietnam has launched a Food Safety Technical Working Group (FSTWG) under the country’s One Health Partnership. The working group was launched on 28 September 2023 in Hanoi. The Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the International Livestock Institute (ILRI) co-chaired the meeting. 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 →

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
A4NH / Agriculture / AHH / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

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
A4NH / Agri-Health / AHH / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

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 →