Press release: The story of the remarkable life of Alexandre Yersin is told in a new short video report meant to inspire young people to address public health

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in collaboration with embassies, research institutes and universities in Vietnam will launch a short video report entitled “The remarkable life of Dr Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943)” on 1 March 2022 to inspire young people, especially those in the health research and development sector, to take a One Health approach to address zoonotic diseases in the context of many emerging diseases such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

Agriculture / Cambodia / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Laos / Livestock / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

The world commemorates One Health Day amidst pandemic

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

Today, 3 November 2021, marks the sixth annual One Health Day, a global campaign that celebrates and brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to address health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. Continue reading →

Advocacy / Animal Diseases / Climate Change / Collaboration / ILRI / India / South Asia

ILRI and India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying discuss priority areas for livestock sector development

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

In late August this year, Habibar Rahman, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) regional representative for South Asia met Shri Parshottam Rupala Ji, minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) in India, to submit a letter to impress upon the G-20 countries for the support of animal health and welfare globally. Continue reading →

Food Safety / ILRI / India / Odisha / South Asia / Zoonotic Diseases

CGIAR One Health initiative to forge a partnership of win-win cooperation in India

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

On 24 August 2021, about 60 stakeholders from government, research and academia across India gathered virtually to discuss a proposed new CGIAR initiative to protect human health through a One Health approach. It is one of more than 30 new initiatives being developed by CGIAR to implement its 2030 research and innovation strategy. Continue reading →

Agriculture / Bangladesh / Food Safety / ILRI / South Asia / Zoonotic Diseases

Better coordination and enhanced awareness essential for new One Health initiative in Bangladesh

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

On 18 August 2021, 80 people from government, research and academia across Bangladesh gathered virtually to discuss a proposed new CGIAR initiative to protect human health through a One Health approach. It is one of more than 30 new initiatives being developed by CGIAR to implement its 2030 research and innovation strategy. Continue reading →

A4NH / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

New CGIAR initiative in Vietnam must bring sectors together and make One Health applicable at grassroots levels

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

In late July 2021, CGIAR scientists convened a national stakeholder consultation meeting in Vietnam to ensure the alignment of a new proposed One Health initiative with the national priorities. Continue reading →

Animal Diseases / Animal Health / ILRI / India / South Asia

India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and ILRI to work together in livestock master plan development

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

The Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are exploring opportunities for collaborating to promote livestock sector development in the country. Continue reading →

Advocacy / COVID19 / East and Southeast Asia / ILRI / Launch / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Vietnam launches second phase of One Health partnership for zoonoses control

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

To strengthen ongoing work in the control of zoonotic diseases, or diseases transmitted from animals to humans, in Vietnam, the second phase of the framework for One Health Partnership for Zoonoses (OHP), was officially launched in Hanoi on 23 March 2021. This initiative by the Vietnamese government will run from 2021 to 2025. Continue reading →

AHH / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Partnerships / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Vietnamese One Health partners commit to strengthening their collaboration during visit to research site

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

More than 10 key One Health partners and stakeholders in Vietnam have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in One Health work with the aim of fast-tracking the translation of One Health research evidence into interventions and policy changes in the country. Continue reading →

A4NH / Asia / ILRI / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

One Health experts in South and Southeast Asia join efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance in people and animals

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Chi Nguyen • Leave a comment

The policymakers, human and animal health researchers, investors actors from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam met at a One Health and AMR research coordination workshop on 7–9 October in Hanoi to to discuss the challenges impeding efforts to combat AMR and identify ways to better coordinate AMR interventions in the region. Continue reading →

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