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13 November 2017
Banda Aceh (25/10/2017). Wildlife is coming to the attention of many parties, especially the health sectors, considering the diseases of wildlife which are potential zoonoses. Under the theme of "Promoting One Health through Wildlife Conservation for People’s Prosperity", wildlife health issues were the main discussion topics at the 4th International...
17 October 2017
Ulus Primawan, a farmer from West Java province received “Asia-Pacific Model Farmers Awards” from Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, together with four other farmers from Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal and Thailand, at the FAO-Asia Pasific World Food Day commemoration in Bangkok Thailand, on Monday (16/10). Primawan (43) is...
02 October 2017
A High-level delegation from Kenya visits Indonesia to learn about its decentralized governance structure facilitated by FAO South-South Cooperation. An eight member Kenyan delegation led by Muo Hamisi Williams, the Technical Advisor to the Cabinet Secretary participated in a one-week study tour to Indonesia to learn about the country’s experience, best...
29 September 2017
Rabies, commonly known as rabid-dog disease, is still a serious threat worldwide with 55,000 deaths per year, more than 50% are in Asia. Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) states that currently 24  provinces in Indonesia are still Rabies endemic while the rest are Rabies free.  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
18 September 2017
Sulawesi or as it used to be called the Celebes, is a well-known tourist destination for people around the globe because of its biodiversity and natural beauty. However, this island has been identified as one of the potential 'hotspots' for zoonoses and new emerging infectious diseases (EID) in Indonesia. In Sulawesi...