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

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

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 →

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

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

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 →

Agriculture / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / Cambodia / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Gender / GHG Emisssions / ILRI / Indigenous Breeds / Laos / Livelihoods / Livestock / Meat / Pigs / policy / Poultry / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

ILRI’s interdisciplinary livestock insights at SAADC 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

At the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (SAADC2023) held in Lao PDR from November 21-24, 2023, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) conducted a session on advancing sustainable livestock systems. During the afternoon of Day 4, ILRI researchers and partners engaged in discussions covering topics ranging from food safety to genetic improvements, showcasing their commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

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 →

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

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

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 →

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

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

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 →

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Global food system delegates join a One Health learning journey in Vietnam

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

A One Health approach for improved food safety, food security and sustainable food systems was explored by the 4th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food System Programme (SFSP) of the One Planet Network on 26 April 2023. About 40 delegates from 15 countries came to visit the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-led One Health field site in Thai Nguyen Province, north of Vietnam. Continue reading →

East and Southeast Asia / Livestock / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

ILRI PhD Graduate Fellowship: Assessing wildlife value chain and interspecies transmission risk of zoonotic diseases using a One Health approach in Vietnam(Closing date: 26 May 2022)

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a PhD graduate fellow to work on assessing wildlife value chain and interspecies transmission risk of zoonotic diseases using a One Health approach in Vietnam. The successful fellow will be hosted at the Animal and Human Health (AHH) program at ILRI. Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

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 →

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Thông cáo báo chí: Câu chuyện về cuộc đời và sự nghiệp của bác sĩ Alexandre Yersin qua thước phim tài liệu truyền cảm hứng cho những người trẻ tuổi làm việc nhằm nâng cao sức khỏe cộng đồng

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

Hôm nay, ngày 1 tháng 3 năm 2022, Viện nghiên cứu Chăn nuôi Quốc tế (ILRI) phối hợp cùng một số đại sứ quán, viện nghiên cứu, trường đại học tại Việt Nam giới thiệu phim tài liệu “Cuộc đời phi thường của Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943) “, giúp truyền cảm hứng cho những người trẻ tuổi, đặc biệt là những bạn trẻ hoạt động trong lĩnh vực nghiên cứu y tế và phát triển, áp dụng cách tiếp cận Một Sức khỏe (One Health) giúp giải quyết các bệnh lây truyền từ động vật sang người trong bối cảnh xuất hiện nhiều bệnh mới nổi như đại dịch COVID-19 hiện nay. Continue reading →

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