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Early Warning, Laboratory Diagnostics and Interagency Coordination: Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Its One Health System

Representatives of government agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic, international organizations and One Health programme partners discussed strengthening preparedness for pandemics and emergencies. Key priorities included the early detection of infectious disease threats, the development of laboratory infrastructure, interagency coordination and the development of a national action plan. The interagency roundtable

October 29, 2026

Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan

On October 21, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, signed laws that had been adopted and endorsed by the Majlisi Namoyandagon and the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan. Among these is the Environmental Code of the Republic

October 23, 2026

Kyrgyzstan

Lead is a toxic metal that poses a danger to both the environment and human health. Children are particularly vulnerable

In 2023, lead exposure caused more than 3.5 million deaths worldwide, primarily due to cardiovascular diseases. According to researchers’ estimates, the global burden of disease attributable to lead also amounted to 71.6 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost to premature death and disability. Children are especially vulnerable: exposure to this

October 23, 2026

Call for Applications: Scientific Paper Writing Masterclass with Professor Xiao-Nong Zhou

As part of the pre-conference workshop of the International Conference “Rational Use of Antimicrobials to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach,” a hands-on masterclass on preparing scientific publications will be held on November 18, 2026, at the School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana. The online masterclass will be led

October 21, 2026

Crisis Communications within the One Health Approach: Regional webinar held for journalists and PR specialists

On October 15, 2026, a specialized regional webinar dedicated to strategic and crisis communications in public health, veterinary medicine, and environmental protection was held online. The event brought together journalists, editors from leading media outlets, heads of government press services, and communications professionals from across Central Asia. The webinar was

October 16, 2026

Kazakhstan

Diclofenac and Birds of Prey in Central Asia: Is There a Link Between Veterinary Drugs and Their Population Decline?

In India, the veterinary use of diclofenac led to a catastrophic collapse of vulture populations. In Kazakhstan, researchers have documented a sharp decline in breeding griffon vultures, and a scientific study identified signs of toxic effects from the drug on the steppe eagle. Does this mean Central Asia faces the

October 14, 2026

Success Story: How Kyrgyzstan Is Turning Its Laboratory Network into the Cornerstone of the One Health Approach

As part of the Second Regional One Health Conference, organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), sectoral experts and journalists from Central Asian countries visited the facilities of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance (DPZ&GSEN) under the Ministry of Health of the

October 9, 2026

UN Climate Chief on new data: “As extreme heat worsens, pregnancy and birth are a new faultline in the global climate crisis”

Credit: Wellcome The following is a transcript of remarks delivered by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell at an event organized by Wellcome, on the first day of the official Pre-COP ministerial meeting, on Monday 5 October 2026 in Fiji. Bula vinaka. Thank you to Wellcome, and to the

October 8, 2026

Webinar for Media and PR Professionals: “One Health” in Central Asia

How can we communicate effectively during epidemiological and environmental threats, counter disinformation, and foster constructive dialogue between state agencies and the media? We invite journalists, editors, press officers, and communications specialists to explore real-world crisis case studies alongside leading international experts. · Date: October 15, 2026 · Time: 10:00 –

October 6, 2026

Turkmenistan participated in the FAO One Health event

Representatives from Turkmenistan participated in an event on investing in the One Health approach in Central Asia, which took place on September 23 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome. It was part of the FAO Global Conference on Implementing the One Health

October 6, 2026