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In the Asia-Pacific region, Rapid urbanization, market growth, rising income levels, and changing dietary preferences have intensified the demand for protein supply, resulting in increased animal production and a higher incidence of diseases, particularly Transboundary Animal Diseases such as PPR in small ruminants, it’s crucial to harmonize actions among all members to effectively prevent and control. In 2023, at the 12th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Framework for TADs (GF-TADs) in Tokyo, PPR was categorized as a priority disease, aligning with others like Avian Influenza and Foot and Mouth Disease. Recognizing the urgency, each sub-region acknowledged the necessity for targeted actions to effectively prevent and control these diseases. Acting as the Regional Secretariat, WOAH RRAP coordinated three PPR-focused subregional meetings in 2023. During these gatherings, participants unanimously agreed to strengthen PPR prevention and control measures and improve coordination and collaboration in animal health activities at the sub-regional level.
Acknowledging this critical need, the upcoming WOAH Regional Workshop on PPR in Asia and the Pacific, jointly organized by WOAH RRAP and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, scheduled for 18 to 20 June 2024, seeks to bolster coordination, facilitate information sharing, and strengthen capacity among WOAH Members to combat PPR effectively, thereby securing the livelihoods of small ruminant farmers throughout the region.
Dates: 18-20 June 2024
Location: Qingdao, China
Participation: By invitation
of PPR requires actions to be harmonised among all members in the region.