Central Asia has moved to the stage of coordinated deployment of multisectoral programs in the field of epidemiological safety. Shared hydrological basins, extensive borders, and transboundary migratory routes of wild birds make the countries of the region interdependent in the face of zoonotic outbreaks and the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Pandemic and transboundary risks, pasture degradation, and the latent threat of antimicrobial resistance are no longer perceived in Central Asia as isolated sectoral issues. Recent events have proven: biological threats do not recognize administrative or national borders. On September 14, 2026, the Second Regional Conference of the “One Health for
Representatives of Central Asia took part in the 9th World One Health Congress, held on September 4–7, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The Congress brought together over 1,300 experts from 107 countries, featuring approximately 600 scientific posters and more than 80 sessions dedicated to scientific research, policy, governance, and the practical
25 August 2026 A new full international document, “Financial and economic returns to investing in One Health: evidence and future directions,” has been published. The document focuses on the financial and economic returns of investing in the One Health approach. The document was prepared by the FAO Investment Centre in
Climate change is creating new challenges for food safety in Central Asia. Extreme heat increases risks for products that require continuous refrigeration, while water scarcity forces agricultural producers to seek alternative sources for irrigation and food processing. As a result, food safety issues are becoming increasingly intertwined with the health
The Global One Health Movement and Its Flagship Platform The World One Health Congress (WOHC) is the premier international platform bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, international organizations, and civil society to address the interconnected health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. The Congress is organized by the Global One Health Community,
A new study from Kazakhstan highlights just how diverse Salmonella enterica can be. Among the 20 isolates examined, researchers identified 10 serovars and 11 genetic types, while their susceptibility to antibiotics varied. What does this mean for infection control? The question is particularly important in light of recent salmonellosis outbreaks
QAZAQ GREEN. The United Nations’ development agency, together with Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, has completed the installation of two solar photovoltaic systems at the district hospital in the city of Yoloten, Mary province, Turkmen Portal reported. The combined capacity of the installations is 30 kW. The equipment
Looking to start covering health, climate, and the environment? This opportunity is for you. The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) is opening applications for journalists and media professionals from Central Asian countries to participate in a specialized training on the “One Health” approach and attend the Regional Conference in
Climate change accelerates the spread of infections and elevates the risk of new pandemics. Diseases recognize no state or administrative boundaries, making the shift from traditional reactive measures to proactive forecasting and prevention essential. As Almaz Musaev, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, noted:
