Dear readers,
This year has been a remarkable journey for the FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Asia and the Pacific. We have expanded our reach from seven to 13 countries, and our team has grown to over 150 team members, making our team the largest it has ever been. This expansion reflects the trust of our partners in FAO’s commitment and capability to deliver work that makes tangible impacts on animal health, global health security and One Health in the region.
As we approach the end of this year, I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated resource partners and stakeholders, as well as FAO's country teams and headquarters for their unwavering support. This extraordinary year was made possible by the collective efforts of all those involved.
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| Our marvelous ECTAD teams in the region: (a) Bangladesh, (b) Cambodia, (c) India, (d) Indonesia, (e) Lao People’s Democratic Republic, (f) Myanmar, (g) Nepal, (h) Pakistan, (i) the Pacific Islands, (j) Papua New Guinea, (k) the Philippines, (l) Viet Nam and (m) the Regional Office based in Thailand. |
On behalf of the FAO ECTAD Asia and the Pacific team, I extend my warm wishes for a joyous holiday season filled with happiness and quality time spent with loved ones. We invite you to explore our news roundup special edition, where we showcase significant activities, videos and publications from 2023.
Best regards,
Kachen Wongsathapornchai
FAO RAP ECTAD Regional Manager
2023 highlights: selected must-read news stories
| AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF) | ||
 ©fao | Asia and the Pacific | Asia and the Pacific |
Asia and the Pacific | ||
| Learn more about our work on ASF here. | ||
| ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) | ||
 ©fao/THANAPORN WIBOONPOTE | Asia and the Pacific and countries | Asia and the Pacific |
India | ||
| Learn more about our work on AMR here. | ||
| CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT Epidemiology, laboratory, virtual learning center | ||
 ©fao Myanmar | Myanmar | Bangladesh |
Indonesia and Asia and the Pacific | Indonesia and Asia and the Pacific | |
Learn more about our work on capacity development here. | ||
| PARTNERSHIP | ||
 ©fao/SAdewa | Indonesia | Asia and the Pacific |
Asia and the Pacific | Asia and the Pacific | |
Learn more about our work on partnership here. | ||
| ONE HEALTH | ||
 ©fao/YinMyo Aye | Indonesia | Bangladesh |
Asia and the Pacific | Indonesia | |
Indonesia
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Learn more about our work on One Health here. | ||
| RISK MITIGATION Early warning, risk reduction along the value chain, surveillance | ||
 ©fao/PAWIN PADUNGTOD | Viet Nam | Indonesia and Asia and the Pacific |
Asia and the Pacific | Viet Nam | |
Learn more about our work on risk mitigation here. | ||
PUBLICATIONS
ASF Guidelines |
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Guidelines for African swine fever (ASF) prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia
AMR Guidelines |
Regional antimicrobial resistance monitoring and surveillance guidelines
- Volume 1: Monitoring and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from healthy food animals intended for consumption
- Volume 3: Monitoring and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens from aquaculture (upcoming very soon)
- Volume 5: Guidelines on monitoring antimicrobial use at the farm level (upcoming very soon)
 | Disease reporting: Notes for private veterinarians in Myanmar This publication equips private veterinarians with information to help the country’s veterinary authorities manage a disease problem before it becomes uncontrollable, thus, protecting the local livestock industry and ensuring food security for those closely dependent upon livestock. |
Videos
| This video aims to raise the knowledge of farmers and relevant stakeholders on lumpy skin disease (LSD) and how to reduce its spread and transmission in Cambodia. |
| COVID Response in Bangladesh – A One Health Approach
In response to COVID-19 in Bangladesh, the United Nations initiated an intervention, under the leadership of the Directorate General of Health Services, to improve community-level case detection and risk mitigation. With expertise in addressing the challenges posed by pandemic threats, FAO piloted the initiative with support from BRAC and funding from the United States Agency for International Development. |
| This video provides practical steps on how to implement biosecurity to tackle African swine fever (ASF) in pig farms, including cleaning and disinfecting pig pens. This video will help guide smallholder farmers to ramp up biosecurity measures to keep their pigs safe and healthy. |
| Find out our videos here. |
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