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The 182 Member Countries of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) today passed international standards that enable countries to apply, on a voluntary basis, for the endorsement of their national dog-mediated rabies control programmes. The overall objective...

The World Assembly of OIE national Delegates will distribute 15 certificates for official disease status recognition to 9 countries. Watch the delivery of status certificates live this afternoon from 3 pm (GMT+2) OIE’s official disease status can be issued for six...

Partnership is essential: no sector can meet all its needs alone. On the occasion of the 87th General Session, the OIE is releasing a handbook and e-learning course to support its Members in unleashing the potential of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the...

Veterinary paraprofessionals (VPPs) contributions are vital to efficient veterinary service delivery. Yet, the quality of their training and their level of recognition varies from one country to another because the requirements for the profession are not always...

African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across the world, killing domestic and wild pigs and heightening panzootic risks for all countries. It is time to join forces to put an end to this deadly pig disease, whose impact goes far beyond animal health and welfare, as it causes severe production and economic losses and threatens food security.

Safeguarding transparency of the animal health situation allows countries to take immediate actions that protect animals, making a significant difference in the field for the farmers and families who depend on them. Ensuring this transparency is at the core OIE’s...

Halfway into the implementation of its 6th Strategic Plan (2016-2020), the OIE continues to strengthen its initiatives in improving animal health and welfare on a global scale. Dr Monique Eloit, OIE Director General, emphasised the Organisation’s steadfast commitment...

In a constantly changing world, several external factors, such as climate change or conflicts, have an impact on Veterinary Services, threatening to affect their contributions to sustainable development. Being able to assess and plan, thus, becomes essential for...

Every year, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) brings together the national Delegates from its 182 Member Countries as well as representatives from its global network of experts and partners to address the challenges in accelerating more resilient animal health systems. During this six-day event, the World Assembly of Delegates focuses on adopting new international standards on animal health and welfare and on considering current and future global animal health challenges.