Abu Dhabi integrates human, plant, animal and environmental health under a single surveillance system

This includes analyzing data to identify and evaluate risks and take necessary preventive and corrective measures.

The program focuses on the development of policies and measures based on plans and programs to reduce the spread of diseases and epidemics, promote awareness and education on biosafety requirements and train personnel to apply best practices to improve the sustainability of natural resources and protect them from pollution and overexploitation.

The program also aims to facilitate integration between various sectors, including health, agriculture, environment, industry and education. Emphasizes the exchange of information and data between stakeholders to develop joint plans and programs in line with the strategic objectives of the initiative.

The launch of the program is in line with the ‘Joint International Action Plan on the One Health Approach 2022-2026’.

The announcement was made during a workshop organized by ADAFSA, attended by international organizations affiliated with the United Nations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), the United Nations for Food and Agriculture (FAO), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), as well as relevant federal and local government agencies.

Mouza Suhail Al Muhairi, Deputy Director General of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs of ADAFSA, said that the launch of the program in the presence of international organizations underlines the importance of international cooperation in promoting the concept of biosafety and its comprehensive implementation.

The One Health Biosecurity Program includes a steering committee, the One Health Committee – Abu Dhabi, which is responsible for developing plans and programmes, monitoring and evaluation, in accordance with the requirements of the One Health Approach.