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ProjectEnhance Regional Animal Health Capacity to Prepare and Respond to Risks of African Swine Fever Introduction and Spread in the Pacific - TCP/SAP/3805 2025
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No results found.The project addresses critical gaps in veterinary capacity within Pacific communities, which currently have limited ability to respond to Animal Health Emergencies, particularly in the face of threats like African Swine Fever (ASF). ASF is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boar, with a near 100 percent fatality rate and no available vaccine or treatment. The disease has spread rapidly across Europe and Asia, causing devastating losses in pig populations and severe economic and social impacts, especially in China, where the disease led to the loss of millions of pigs. The spread of ASF has now reached Papua New Guinea, posing a significant risk to neighbouring Pacific nations, including the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, where the introduction of ASF could lead to substantial economic and social consequences. -
DocumentAfrican swine fever: Managing with a One Health Lens (FAO ASF Session at the International Conference on Veterinary Science 2025) Concept Note
Bangkok, Thailand, 24–25 November
2025Also available in:
No results found.Concept Note on “African swine fever: Managing with a One Health Lens,” presented at the International Conference on Veterinary Science 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. It highlights ASF as a significant disease affecting domestic and wild pigs, which, while not directly threatening human health, impacts livelihoods, food security, and trade across Asia since its emergence in 2018. The event detailed in the concept note aims to raise awareness of practical One Health applications and share innovations that enhance prevention, preparedness, detection and response to the disease. It describes a structured learning journey incorporating evidence from field experiences in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. Key topics include wild boar ecology, strengthening laboratory networks, national simulation exercises and capacity building for veterinary and wildlife services. Special emphasis is placed on risk communication, community engagement and biosecurity measures to bolster resilience among smallholder farmers.The intended audience encompasses animal and human health professionals, academics, government officials, development partners and industry stakeholders. Expected outcomes include improved understanding of sustainable management strategies for ASF and methods that can be applied to other transboundary animal diseases and zoonoses, along with increased visibility for FAO and its partners through interactive exhibits, success story launches and recorded discussions at the conference booth. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetStrengthen capacity to control African swine fever and other high impact transboundary animal diseases in Asia
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2024Also available in:
No results found.A project factsheet of the Strengthen capacity to control African swine fever and other high impact transboundary animal diseases in Asia project. It identifies the project's information, objectives, key activities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contribution. This factsheet is a part of the project factsheet series by the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in the Asia and the Pacific region.
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