The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing its first-ever Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines from 23 to 25 September at FAO headquarters. The event aims to advance global efforts to enhance animal health, prevent disease outbreaks, and promote sustainable livestock production and One Health implementation, all while protecting human health and food security.

The IZSVe hosts four reference centres (Animal Influenza, Rabies, Zoonotic Coronaviruses, Apiculture) and will join the event on September 24 with two contributions. Dr. Isabella Monne will participate in the discussion panel of Session 4 – Reference Centres and Support Networks, and Dr. Giovanni Cattoli, Health Director, will present a talk titled “Empower and advance the countries’ capacities to become reference centres and regional support laboratories” during Session 5 – Regional Support Laboratory and National Capacity Building for the Future. IZSVe has also provided support for the organization of the event, thanks to the contributions of the Research and International Cooperation Office and the Communication Laboratory.

This conference will provide a forum for FAO Members to discuss major challenges and priorities in animal health and One Health. With the active participation of reference centres, vaccine developers and producers, veterinary laboratories, research institutions, and development partners, it will serve as a collaborative platform to develop targeted solutions, foster innovation to tackle global and regional issues, and advocate for best practices to transform the livestock sector.

In line with FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the theme highlights the importance of strengthening the reference centres networks and increase accessibility of quality vaccines and support vaccination strategies aimed at improving animal health to make livestock systems more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable, including safeguarding public health and facilitating trade in livestock and animal products.

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