On October 29–30, 2025, an international conference on pandemic prevention, food systems resilience, and ecosystem health in Central Asia was held in Dushanbe. The event was organized in cooperation with the World Bank, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), and the Quadripartite “One Health” group, which includes the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The conference was opened with a welcoming speech by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Ms. Dilrabo Mansuri. In her address, she noted that the “One Health” concept represents a joint and multisectoral approach that recognizes the close interconnection between human health, animal health, and the state of the environment.
Representatives of ministries and agencies from Central Asian countries in the fields of health, agriculture, and environmental protection then delivered reports on the launch of the regional “One Health” framework program of action, laying the foundation for multilateral cooperation.
On October 30, within the framework of the conference, the first meeting of the Regional Coordination Council on One Health was held. The Council brings together ministers, experts, and development partners from all Central Asian countries to strengthen cooperation in the areas of human, animal, and environmental health.
The conference became an important step toward strengthening health security, enhancing food system resilience, and protecting ecosystems through a unified regional approach.
The closing remarks on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan were delivered by Mr. Isfandiyor Shukurzoda, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection. He emphasized that joint actions within the “One Health” framework will contribute to ensuring the sustainable development of the region in the future.
