Strengthening Africa’s Response to African Swine Fever The 6th Standing Group of Experts (SGE) meeting on African Swine Fever (ASF) in Africa will take place online from 8–10 September 2026. African Swine Fever remains an important animal-health challenge, with implications for pig production, food security, livelihoods, biosecurity and disease-control systems. The meeting provides a technical […]
Opportunity for African Animal Health and Welfare Experts 11 September 2026 is the deadline for nominations for experts seeking consideration for the next term of the WOAH Specialist Commissions. WOAH is establishing a list of experts from which members of its four Specialist Commissions will be elected for the 2027–2030 term. The commissions cover terrestrial […]
Building Better Evidence for Africa’s Pastoral Livestock Systems The Regional Workshop on the Validation of the APMD Pastoral-Livestock Evidence Base will take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 15–17 September 2026. The workshop focuses on strengthening the evidence base surrounding pastoral livestock systems, with particular relevance to livestock mobility, pastoral livelihoods, market systems and the development […]
From Dialogue to Action for Animal Welfare in Africa The 10th Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC 2026) will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from 5–7 October 2026. This landmark conference brings together policymakers, animal welfare organisations, researchers, development partners, practitioners and other stakeholders to examine how animal welfare commitments can be translated into practical action […]
A premier continental platform centring on embedding animal welfare within national development planning, climate and agricultural policies, and One Health systems. Key tracks include community-led conservation, legislative reforms to combat illegal wildlife exploitation, and the integration of animal welfare into climate adaptation strategies.
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Conference, set to take place in the vibrant city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. As the only UK charity dedicated exclusively to the humane treatment of food animals beyond the farm gate, the HSA continues its 100-year legacy of bridging the gap between scientific research and practical […]
One Health, One Action: Prevent AMR Now World AMR Awareness Week 2026 will take place from 18–24 November 2026 under the theme “One Health, one action: Prevent AMR now.” Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond effectively to medicines used to treat infections. Because antimicrobial […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Veterinary Education The 2nd VETEd Africa Congress will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from 19–21 November 2026. Hosted at IAV Hassan II, the Congress will bring together veterinary educators, academics, researchers, professionals, students and partners to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in veterinary education. […]
Preparing Africa’s Priorities for 2027 December 2026 will provide an important preparation period for African stakeholders ahead of the 2027 WOAH General Session and the WOAH Regional Commission conference. Rather than being a single fixed-date conference, this activity is intended to support Africa-specific consultation, preparation and coordination ahead of major WOAH engagements in 2027. The […]