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Bahrain Takes Part in Global Animal Health Conference in Paris
Bahrain participated in the 92nd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), held in Paris with representatives from 183 member countries and international organizations focused on animal health.
Representing Bahrain was Dr. Fajer Al Salloom, the Kingdom's delegate and Vice President of the WOAH Council. Dr. Al Salloom also serves as the Director of Animal Health at Bahrain's Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture.
The annual global gathering covered several important topics, including the adoption of updated international standards on animal health and trade, and the review of disease outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza. Member countries discussed ways to strengthen cooperation through the "One Health" approach, which links human, animal, and environmental health.
A key session at the event was the Animal Health Forum, which focused on the development and use of vaccines as part of disease prevention strategies. Experts highlighted current challenges and opportunities in vaccination programs, aiming to build a practical roadmap to improve global immunization systems.
The session concluded with several significant recommendations. These included updates to international health guidelines for both land and aquatic animals, joint initiatives to improve transparency and disease reporting, and new strategies to combat emerging zoonotic diseases — those that spread between animals and humans. The conference also emphasized support for national capacity-building programs, particularly in vaccination systems and veterinary laboratory services.
