Urges ‘One Health’ Action

TDT | Manama

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Minister of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, H.E. Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, said on Monday that the kingdom is strengthening its food security and veterinary systems amid rising global health and environmental challenges, during a meeting of the World Organisation for Animal Health in Paris.

Al Mubarak was speaking at the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), which brought together regional committee heads, international and regional organisations, and experts in animal health and global health security.

In his address, the minister said that Bahrain, under the leadership of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, continues to advance its national food security framework, upgrade veterinary services, and improve inspection and regulatory systems in line with sustainable development goals.

He praised the WOAH for its role in developing international standards, strengthening member state capacities, and supporting global efforts to address animal diseases, zoonotic infections, and antimicrobial resistance.

The minister warned that the world faces accelerating risks from biological threats, climate change, shifts in global trade, and growing demand for animal-based food products. He stressed the importance of the “One Health” approach, linking animal, human, and environmental health to improve the prevention of health crises.

He added that Bahrain is prioritising the development of veterinary services, early warning and surveillance systems, and biosecurity frameworks, while investing in digital transformation and artificial intelligence to enhance disease monitoring, risk analysis, and rapid response capabilities.