Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu underscored FAO’s commitment to strengthening food security and nutrition, as well as climate-resilient agrifood systems across Europe and Central Asia, addressing at the International Conference on Food Security in the Context of Climate Change: Health and Nutrition in a Changing … [Read more...]
FAO: Ashgabat to host International Conference on Food Security in the Context of Climate Change
The International Conference on Food Security in the Context of Climate Change entitled “Health and Nutrition in a Changing Climate” will be held in Ashgabat on 22 January 2026, FAO said in a press release. The forum will provide a timely opportunity for dialogue and joint reflection on crucial nexus between climate change and agrifood systems. In the context of climate … [Read more...]
WHO enhances national capacity on environment and health through the One Health approach in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — From November 17 to 18, 2025, the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan welcomed a technical advisory mission from WHO/Europe (WHO Regional Office for Europe) aimed at advancing national efforts in environmental and health protection within the framework of the One Health approach. The mission was led by Dr. Sinaia Netanyahu, Programme … [Read more...]
Advancing One Health: Turkmenistan hosts third national intersectoral meeting
WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan convened the third meeting of the National Intersectoral Coordination Committee (ICC) on the implementation of the One Health approach in Turkmenistan. Held at the Center for Public Health and Nutrition of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, the meeting brought … [Read more...]
Central Asia to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness with World Bank Support
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $60 million in financing to support the first phase of the One Health Program in Central Asia. The financing package includes a $30 million concessional credit for the Kyrgyz Republic and a $30 million grant for Tajikistan to help strengthen their capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to priority health risks … [Read more...]
National Intersectoral Coordination Committee on the “One Health” approach established in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan takes bold actions for the implementation of thе "One Health" approach in the country, which aims to enhance the health of people, animals and ecosystems. Addressing complex health challenges and successful implementation of this approach requires coordinated collaboration across various sectors of the government. In this regard, on June 4, 2024, the first … [Read more...]
Central Asia Launches €11Million worth One Health Initiative to Combat Zoonotic Diseases
A new six-year, €11 million initiative, "One Health in Central Asia," was launched at the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, … [Read more...]
One Health Framework for Action Set to Enhance the Quality of Health Care Services Across Central Asia
Government officials of Central Asia gathered today at World Bank hosted regional conference to endorse the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action- a regional cooperation program designed to enhance the quality and productivity of health, agriculture, and environment sectors across the region. The framework serves as a strategic plan and investment structure, requiring … [Read more...]
Central Asian Animal Health Network members look at the future of animal health and One Health
The Central Asian Animal Health Network (CAAHN) convened on 8−9 June for its third meeting since its establishment in 2019 in the historical city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to delve into the future of animal health and the One Health approach within the region. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the World … [Read more...]
Tripartite joint mission to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan in the operationalization of “One Health” approach in Turkmenistan
On May 8, 2023, WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan welcomed Regional tripartite joint technical mission on the implementation of the “One Health” approach in Turkmenistan. The Regional tripartite mission includes representatives of WHO Europe, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Organization for Animal Health in Central Asia. The mission aimed … [Read more...]
World Bank: A High-level Workshop Convenes Experts to Discuss Early Assessment Findings on One Health Approach for Central Asia Program
Government officials representing health, environment, agriculture and finance sectors from countries across Central Asia participated in the One Health Regional Technical Workshop, entitled Developing the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action that took place in Samarkand today. The discussion focused on the early assessment findings of the Central Asia One Health … [Read more...]