Maseru, Aug. 26 — The Ministry of Health, The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry held a National Bridging workshop aimed at improving collaboration with World Health Organisation( WHO), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Tuesday in Maseru.
During the workshop, Dr. Sirak Hailu, Public Health Officer WHO Lesotho said the majority of re-emerging and endemic human diseases have their origins in animals.
He explained that diseases of animals have additional implications for human health through food safety and food security.
He mentioned that in the areas of public health emergencies of potential international dimension, a key legally binding instrument adopted by all WHO member states who decided to revise the international health regulations.
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