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OIE-WAHIS: A new era for animal health data

At a time when the world is facing an unprecedented pandemic, the importance of animal disease surveillance has become evident. To support countries maintaining global transparency and reporting matters of animal and public health, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) launches the renovated World Animal Health Information System (OIE-WAHIS).
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Animal health plays a leading role in maintaining global health, socio-economic and environmental balances. To safeguard it, we work hand in hand with the Veterinary Services of its 182 Members, helping to make our relationship with the animal world a source of sustainable development. We are constantly reinforcing our efforts to restructure and improve the global governance of animal health and welfare.

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