World Organisation for Animal Health

Can rising temperatures influence disease patterns? Recent #Bluetongue serotype 3 outbreaks in Europe are raising concern. A vector previously thought unable to survive in Central and Northern Europe has defied expectations. Over time, the virus has gradually spread northward, thriving in regions once considered unsuitable due to lower temperatures and differing environmental conditions. This shift underscores the need for vigilance as climate change reshapes the landscape of disease transmission. Read more about this phenomenon: https://lnkd.in/gGZYpCm3 #ClimateChange #Disease #Wildlife

"Since October 2021, avian influenza (or #birdflu) has caused the deaths of more than 300 million birds worldwide, affecting the livelihood of millions of people. While historically confined to avian species, the virus was increasingly crossing species barriers, impacting a different range of domestic and wild mammals and causing devastating impact in the ecosystem. These developments pose significant challenges to animal, human and environmental health." We joined the United Nations press briefing to underscore the vital role of animal health in preventing zoonotic diseases and strengthening global preparedness through the One Health approach. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dSnVc3jD

🗣 NEW OPPORTUNITY 🗣 ✅ Are you a skilled professional with experience in Programme Monitoring & Evaluation and some background in education, adult learning or capacity building? ✅ Would you like to contribute to inform the future WOAH National #Wildlife Focal Point training programme? We are looking for an evaluator to review its 12-years National Wildlife Focal Points training programme. Interested? Learn more and submit your application by 🗓️ 06 January 2024: https://lnkd.in/ePqidtvp

The latest avian influenza (or #BirdFlu) update for November, 2024 as the disease continues to spread: - New outbreaks in 24 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.  - New outbreaks/events in birds are increasing (183 outbreaks in poultry and 173 in non-poultry birds and mammals). - About 8.7 million poultry birds died or were culled due to the disease. -The recurrence of bird flu in Antarctica is concerning given its impact on local biodiversity. We are in the ascending phase of the spread of the annual seasonal wave of the disease and can expect high numbers of outbreaks in the coming months. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eMajhHVQ

🗣 NEW OPPORTUNITY 🗣 ✅ Are you a skilled professional with experience in Programme Monitoring & Evaluation? ✅ Would you like to contribute to inform the next WOAH #Wildlife Health Strategy? We are looking for an evaluator to review its five-year Wildlife Health Programme. Interested? Learn more and submit your application by 🗓️ 06 January 2024: https://lnkd.in/eT-g_U6K

Director General, Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran reiterates the importance of enhanced surveillance, reporting, and working together to better fight the threat of #AvianInfluenza.  Read our recommendations: https://lnkd.in/eX3FvDaF #birdflu

The world's deadliest infectious disease in humans also affects animals. Known as mammalian tuberculosis, this highly contagious bacterial disease is caused by members of the Mycobacterium #tuberculosis complex. To strengthen control efforts, we’ve released new guidelines. WOAH expert, Dr Monal Daptardar explains why these guidelines are a critical step forward. Consult the guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gbYUDK6p

All new African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks reported in October occurred in regions with a high density of swine. We explain why this is concerning. Take a look at the latest #ASF report for October: https://lnkd.in/eyAjqkSV

The battle against rabies is complex and difficult. But it’s even more difficult in a country at war. In this episode of #RabiesToday we look at the fight against rabies in Afghanistan, South Sudan and Ukraine. All 3 countries have been deeply scarred by conflict. Hosted by Professor Katie Hampson, we'll speak to rabies experts on the following topics: 🇺🇦 In Ukraine, abandoned animals are posing a growing rabies risk in frontline areas. With guest Olha Vasylyshyn, ZooPatrol Ukraine. 🇦🇫 In the Afghan capital Kabul, there have been no human rabies deaths in 3 years thanks to mass dog vaccination by an international charity but political isolation still hampers access to life saving human rabies vaccines for PEP with guest Dr Jalil MOHAMMADZAI, Mayhew. 🇸🇸 In South Sudan, rabies control is hampered by ongoing internal conflict, lack of road access and health infrastructure. Dr Kevin Miheso, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse. 🎧 Available to listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #rabies #zeroby30 #rabiescontrol #beatntds

We are calling on the animal health community for increased surveillance of avian influenza. As the diseases infects a growing number of domestic and wild mammals, including humans, we encourage enhanced surveillance and reporting. In response to the concerning number of outbreaks, we have released recommendations on how to better tackle the disease: https://lnkd.in/eASq9FMD We continue to work with our large network of partners and experts to mitigate the risk associated with #AvianInfluenza. #BirdFlu