In a concerted effort to enhance health security in West Africa, stakeholders from the region’s One Health platforms gathered for a training workshop in Senegal on 22–26 July 2024. Jointly organized by the CGIAR Initiative on One Health and the One Health Research, Education and Outreach Centre in Africa (OHRECA), which is led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI),
On 27 December 2024, the CGIAR Initiative on One Health and partners organized a final meeting in Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam to share the results of food safety interventions in the province. Over 60 participants attended the meeting, drawn from state agencies, research institutes, universities and the private sector. The One Health Initiative (2022–24) applied a multi-sectoral One Health
On 20 December 2024, the CGIAR Initiative on One Health organized a closing meeting on zoonotic diseases in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, with the participation of 40 delegates representing state agencies, research institutes, international organizations and project partners. The meeting was held to share the findings of the initiative’s research in Vietnam on using One Health approach to prevent and
On 30 December 2024, the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the International Livestock Research Institute held a consultation meeting to review the results of the CGIAR One Health Initiative as part of its project completion process. Read the full article in the Vietnam Agriculture newspaper Photo: Stall owners watch over their pork and beef stock in a
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with seven Ethiopian universities: Adigrat, Aksum, Ambo, Bonga, Jimma, Mekele and Raya. This collaboration will boost the integration of academic research with practical applications to enhance the productivity and sustainability of Ethiopia’s dairy sector in the next five years. The universities will play a crucial role by offering
The Ethiopian landscape, a tapestry of rolling highlands and vast pastoral plains, has long echoed with the sounds of livestock. For generations, these animals have been the lifeblood of rural communities, providing sustenance, income, and a connection to the land. However, farmers face significant challenges, including climate change, disease, and limited resources. Globally, traditional extension approaches have often struggled to
As part of efforts to enhance sustainable access to livestock inputs and services, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners in Tanzania are collaborating to equip youth and women with entrepreneurial skills and digital tool kits. The objective is to establish anchors for more widespread benefits across society. Under the CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity (SAPLING), the institute,
Nigeria boasts one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, significantly contributing to its agricultural gross domestic product. However, the crucial pastoral production system which encompasses millions of pastoralists faces significant challenges due to climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, desertification, and extreme weather events are threatening livelihoods and food security. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) held a one-day