World Organisation for Animal Health

When we live in a highly uncertain and dangerous world where emergencies can have cascading effects on our interdependent ecosystems, affect animal and human health, food systems, livelihoods and economies, how do we handle this uncertainity? Preparedness plays a key role in mitigating the impact of animal disease outbreaks. Emergency preparedness needs to take an all-hazards approach involving multiple sectors. Watch Lebanon's story: https://lnkd.in/eAtnJ7TC

The WOAH Headquarters in Paris seeks to develop a set of guidelines providing Members with guidance on the safe and effective use of vaccines for African swine fever, in line with WOAH international standards. These guidelines should enable Members to conduct independent evaluations and post-vaccination monitoring to ensure that the vaccines and safe and effective, and the vaccination programme fulfils its objectives. We are looking for a consultant with:   - Excellent technical knowledge of (1) technical evaluation of veterinary vaccines, (2) design and conduct of field trials to evaluate vaccines, (3) post-vaccination monitoring for veterinary vaccines  - Strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills, with exceptional drafting skills in English, including the ability to convey complex technical issues and ideas into simple easy-to-understand forms suited to target audience    The deadline to submit applications is 12 September 2024 (1800 Paris time). Please contact scientific.dept@woah.org if you are interested.

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“Animal health is our health, it’s everyone’s health” is not just a slogan. History has shown that zoonotic diseases have been a long-time concern for human health, and can bring economic and social instability. The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced this idea. Major health issues cannot be tackled by doctors or one sector alone, they require transdisciplinary collaboration. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we remain committed to animal health: more than ever, #OneHealth. In our anniversary special article, we trace the history of One Health: https://lnkd.in/eGZHsavU

Antimicrobial resistance is a complex health issue that requires joint action to rethink the responsible use of antibiotics, keeping them effective for generations to come. On the occasion of WOAH’s 100 years, Dame Sally Davies and Professor Scott Weese share their insights, thoughts and ideas for a better future. #WOAH100 Read the complete interview: https://lnkd.in/gfJCWSui #AMR #OneHealth

What's happening in this image? Veterinary authorities in Thailand inspect cattle for signs of foot and mouth disease. This rarely fatal but highly contagious virus affects domestic animals, with severe impacts on productivity and trade. This is part of a series of images we've collected in celebration of a 100 years of our work. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/eqKyeWrc #WOAH100

Most farm animals are transported at least once during their lifetime. Their welfare during transport is a complex and multi-faceted topic. WOAH has developed standards to help countries ensure animal welfare during transport. In the Observatory's latest survey, we analysed if Veterinary Authorities were implementing WOAH standards on animal welfare during transport. The results are out. #AnimalWelfare

We are extremely happy to welcome Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran as WOAH's new Director General. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary this year, Dr Soubeyran’s leadership promises to drive the Organisation into its next chapter. Read about Dr Soubeyran’s three key priorities for WOAH in length: https://lnkd.in/eeNRyXGd #OneHealth #WOAH100

In the #HealthDictionary, A means agro-crime. The intentional release of animal pathogens is part of a wider threat to animal health and welfare. Multi-sectoral preparedness is key to avoiding worst-case scenarios. Learn more about our work to improve global health security: https://lnkd.in/g95Rh8_3

You are an event/congress professional with solid expertise in participants management flow and tools? The World Organisation for Animal health (WOAH) is looking for solid services and a project management setup and complex registration flows, a participants networking tool, a hosts/hostess’s agency and a meeting room booking tool, for its annual event(s) in Paris. Send your offer in by September 4, 2024: https://lnkd.in/ePunVv8Y