OBJECTIVES AND OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS

Dr Bernard Vallat

Director General

ContentsContents

• Context of the conference• OIE 5th Strategic Plan• OIE role in aquatic animal health• Objectives and expectations • Desired outcomes of the conference

Global demand for food Global demand for food securitysecurity

Population growth: +1 billion people by 2050

Shift from poverty to middle-class

Increase in the number of daily meals and the protein intake of individuals

Some projections indicate that the demand for animal protein will increase by 50%

• especially in developing countries

Aquaculture and food Aquaculture and food securitysecurity

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing sector (annual growth @ 8.4% p.a. since 1970)

Aquaculture provides high quality animal protein

Animal health, food security and public health are linked

To satisfy the global demand for protein-based foods, aquatic animal production must be intensified

Aquaculture development brings new aquatic animal disease risks and threats to the environment

Aquatic animal diseases represent a major limitation to efficient aquaculture production and a constraint on international trade;

Aquaculture: particular Aquaculture: particular challengeschallenges

Countries need efficient aquatic animal health programmes to increase production of safe products in an environmentally sustainable way and to participate in international trade;

Veterinarians and other health professionals play a key role in the establishment and implementation of aquatic animal health programs; but resources and qualified/skilled professionals are often lacking

Aquatic Animal Health Services, whether part of the Veterinary Services or not, frequently lack financial resources and infrastructure, including legislation, to implement efficient aquatic animal health programs.

The ‘Global Public Good’ The ‘Global Public Good’ ConceptConcept

The benefits of control and eradication of infectious diseases, are international and inter generational in scope.

Countries depend on each other – the failure of one endangers all

Animal health systems are not a strictly commercial or agricultural good. They are fully eligible for national and global public resourcesSupporting animal health systems: Supporting animal health systems:

a national and global prioritya national and global priority

Good Governance: for all Good Governance: for all countriescountries

Competent Authorities need adequate infrastructure (including modern legislation) and resources to support effective implementation of animal health systems in the national territory, notably to address:

Disease surveillance, early detection, transparency

Rapid response to disease outbreaks

Biosecurity measures

Compensation

Deregulation and lack of sustainable funding for Deregulation and lack of sustainable funding for veterinary services and aquatic animal health services veterinary services and aquatic animal health services

can lead to biological disasterscan lead to biological disasters

5th OIE Strategic Plan (2011-5th OIE Strategic Plan (2011-2015)2015)

Animal Health systems are a global public goodGlobal public goods > benefit all countries, people and generations

One World-One Health (OWOH) A global strategy for cooperation in managing risks at the animal-human interface

Relation between animal health, animal production and the environmentNeed to gain a clearer understanding of the link between animals and the environment.

Animal Health systems are a global public goodGlobal public goods > benefit all countries, people and generations

One World-One Health (OWOH) A global strategy for cooperation in managing risks at the animal-human interface

Relation between animal health, animal production and the environmentNeed to gain a clearer understanding of the link between animals and the environment.

5th OIE Strategic Plan: Key 5th OIE Strategic Plan: Key conceptsconcepts

Food Security and Food Safety Increasing demand for a global supply of safe food Food security, especially the supply of affordable

high quality protein, is a key public health concern Animal health programs contribute to food security

and food safety Veterinary Services and aquatic animal health

services play a key role in meeting societal expectations.

Standard Setting The OIE is the unique global organisation setting

science-based standards and guidelines for animal health (including zoonoses), animal welfare and animal production food safety

5th Strategic Plan: Key 5th Strategic Plan: Key conceptsconcepts

Animal welfare: a strategic engagement Animal health is a key component of animal welfare OIE, with the mandate of its Members, is recognised

globally as the leader in setting international animal welfare standards

Veterinary education High quality veterinarians play an essential role in

society Need for standardisation of the veterinary diploma,

both initial and continuing education The OIE role in developing standards, including for

aquatic animal health, progressed through OIE Global Conferences (Paris 2009 and Lyon 2011).

5th Strategic Plan: Key 5th Strategic Plan: Key conceptsconcepts

Good Governance of Veterinary Services and Aquatic Animal Health Services (AAHS)

Members need appropriate infrastructure to support implementation of national animal health programmes throughout the territory

Governments have the overall authority and responsibility

Alliances between public and private sectors (veterinarians, farmers, consumers)

OIE standards for efficient Veterinary and AAHS Services• Using the OIE PVS Pathway

Role of the Veterinary Statutory Body setting standards for the practice of veterinary medicine.

TheThe OIE role in standard OIE role in standard settingsetting

The ‘3 sisters’The ‘3 sisters’

food safetyCODEX

plant healthIPPC

animal health and zoonoses

OIE

WTO SPS Agreement recognises OIE as a reference organisation for international standards on animal health including zoonoses

Aquatic Animal Health Codeamphibians, crustaceans, fish and

molluscs

Aquatic Animal Health Codeamphibians, crustaceans, fish and

molluscs

Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals

Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals

Publication of international Publication of international standardsstandards

Official reference of the WTO SPS Official reference of the WTO SPS AgreementAgreementAdopted by consensus of OIE Members

Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission oversees production of the Aquatic Code and Aquatic Manual;

1st edition of the Aquatic Code and Manual produced in 1995;

Recent developments include Code chapters on:• welfare of farmed fish• prudent use of antimicrobial agents in aquatic animals • criteria for safety of aquatic animal commodities• control of hazards in feed• New listing of two diseases of amphibians

International standardsInternational standards

There is an urgent need to address the issues associated with antimicrobial use in aquatic animals

Very few effective compounds have been developed and authorised for use in aquatic animals

Use in aquatic animals involves the deliberate introduction of these chemicals into the food chain and the environment

Uncontrolled use can lead to the emergence of resistant bacteria, which reduces the therapeutic value of antimicrobials…leading to

Public perception of a “drug-based” industry and consumer aversion to aquaculture products.

International standards: International standards: antimicrobial useantimicrobial use

The OIE recognises that this issue has important implications for human health, animal health and the environment

We are developing standards and recommendations to Members through an ad hoc Group on Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquatic Animals

The Chair of the ad hoc Group will make a presentation at this conference on the steps that need to be taken to manage these risks.

International standards: International standards: antimicrobial useantimicrobial use

Increasing numbers of Members engage in standard development by submitting comments on draft texts

Experts are drawn from OIE reference centres and from all regions to participate in OIE ad hoc Groups, which report to Working Groups (Animal Welfare, Wildlife and Animal Production Food Safety) and/or Elected Commissions

Creation of National Aquatic Animal Focal Points (AAFP), under the authority of the National Delegate, help to strengthen engagement and implementation of standards

• to date, 147 Members have nominated AAFP.

Consultation on standards Consultation on standards developmentdevelopment

OIE global partnershipsOIE global partnershipsThe OIE has cooperative agreements with 51 global and regional organisations, most of which mainly focus on terrestrial animals, with some exceptions.

Chapter 1.1 Aquatic Code ‘Notification of Diseases and Epidemiological Information’

Article 1.1.2 Members shall make available to other Members, through the OIE, whatever information is necessary to minimise the spread of important animal diseases and to assist in achieving better worldwide control of these diseases

OIE DISEASE REPORTING: LEGAL OIE DISEASE REPORTING: LEGAL OBLIGATIONSOBLIGATIONS

www.oie.int/wahis

TRANSPARENCY: WAHISTRANSPARENCY: WAHIS

WAHIS: terrestrial and aquatic WAHIS: terrestrial and aquatic diseases diseases (2009)(2009)

TRANSPARENCY: WAHID PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY: WAHID PUBLIC INTERFACEINTERFACE

http://www.oie.int/wahid

The OIE’s scientific excellenceThe OIE’s scientific excellence

Reference LaboratoriesMay 2011

•190 Reference laboratories •101 diseases or topics (34 aquatic

diseases) •161 experts (team leaders)

The OIE’s scientific excellenceThe OIE’s scientific excellence

Collaborating Centres

May 2011

•37 Collaborating Centres in 21 countries

•35 topics (2 aquatic animal issues)

•37 experts (team leaders)

OIE support to MembersOIE support to MembersObjectives of the OIE Twinning ProgramBetter global geographical coverage - focus on developing and transition countries Regional support for early diagnosis and reporting of listed diseasesImproved access for more countries to scientific expertise and to participate in OIE standard setting process.

HOWEVER:Only 1 / 30 current projects addresses aquatic animal disease

Veterinary Services Strategic Plan

Modernisation of legislation

Country / DonorsInvestment / Projects

VeterinaryEducation

Evaluation PVS « diagnosis »

PVS Gap Analysis « prescription»

PVS Follow-UpEvaluation mission

Laboratories

Public/privatePartnerships

OIE support to MembersOIE support to Members

http://www.oie.int/eng/oie/organisation/en_vet_eval_tool.htm?e1d2

OIE PVS Pathway: Collaborating with governments, stakeholders and donors

OIE PVS Pathway: Collaborating with governments, stakeholders and donors

PVS Pathway: first (diagnostic) PVS Pathway: first (diagnostic) stepstep

External independent evaluation (objectivity) Experts trained and certified by the OIE Based on facts & evidence, not impressions Not an audit Voluntary, at request of a country Report confidential unless country decides to release it

To assess: Compliance with OIE standards Strengths / Weaknesses/ Gaps / areas for improvement

Peer reviewed Recognised by international donors

Provides strong arguments for investment by governments/donors

PVS Evaluation missionsPVS Evaluation missionsState of play – 06/06/2011State of play – 06/06/2011

OIE RegionsOIE

MembersPVS Requests

Missions done

Reports available

Africa 52 50 44 35

Americas 29 22 20 16

Asia & Pacific 31 18 14 11

Europe 53 14 13 10

Middle East 12 12 11 5

Total 178 116 102 77

Trade AnimalHealth

VeterinaryLaboratories

Management of VeterinaryServices

Trade AnimalHealth

VeterinaryLaboratories

PVS Gap Analysis- -

Cost Estimation Cards

PVS GapAnalysis Budget

MVS21MVS1AH5AH1 VPH4VPH1 Lab2Lab1Trade1 Trade8Trade1 Trade8 MVS21MVS1AH5AH1 VPH4VPH1 Lab2Lab1

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(8 cards)

Animal Health

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Management and

Regulatory Services

PVS Gap Analysis: prescriptive PVS Gap Analysis: prescriptive stepstep

(5 cards) (4 cards) (2 cards) (21 cards)

VeterinaryPublicHealth

PVS Pathway and PVS Pathway and Aquatic Animal Health ServicesAquatic Animal Health Services OIE PVS Pathway is a proven tool to help Members strengthen

Veterinary Services

OIE has developed a modified Tool for use in the evaluation of Aquatic Animal Health Services (AAHS)

The same principles apply

There are some differences (e.g. the role played by veterinarians as opposed to aquatic animal health professionals

The revised Tool is being further refined through pilot evaluations of AAHS

I encourage all Delegates to consider requesting an evaluation.

OIE asks Members to appoint national focal points in 7 specific areas, under the authority of the National Delegate.

The role of focal points is primarily to support the national Delegate in meeting his/her OIE obligations

The OIE provides regular seminars for FP in each region.

• Aquatic animal diseases• Wildlife• Animal disease notification• Veterinary products• Animal welfare• Animal production food safety• Communication

OIE support to MembersOIE support to Members

Veterinary EducationVeterinary Education Initial and continuing veterinary education is a key

tool for global good governance

The aquatic sector needs better access to appropriately trained and skilled veterinarians

There is an urgent need to improve the education of both veterinarians and aquatic animal health professionals

The OIE is developing a list of day 1 competencies, including aquatic animal health, for veterinary graduates; considered as minimum requirements –countries may adopt stricter standards

The Veterinary Statutory Body is responsible for recognition and quality control procedures.

A crucial element of the Veterinary Services’ infrastructure

Not updated for many years in many OIE Members Inadequate in structure and content for the

challenges facing VS in today’s world the OIE provides assistance to Members via the

Global Veterinary Legislation Initiative, part of the

OIE PVS Pathway for efficient Veterinary OIE PVS Pathway for efficient Veterinary ServicesServices

Legislation covering the Legislation covering the Veterinary domainVeterinary domain

Objectives and expectationsObjectives and expectations Our objective is to help to improve aquatic animal health

worldwide and thereby, help alleviate poverty and hunger To assist national authorities for aquatic animal health and

welfare to address important threats and challenges:‣ Feeding the growing world population‣ Globalisation‣ Climate change and other environmental threats‣ Societal expectations

Explain how compliance with OIE standards and guidelines can help Member countries and regional organisations to meet these goals

Objectives and expectationsObjectives and expectations

To raise awareness of the OIE support available to Members through the OIE PVS Pathway and associated initiatives, including:

the OIE PVS Gap Analysis and PVS follow up Veterinary Legislation Strengthening Programme Twinning programmes OIE Veterinary Education Initiative

Objectives and expectationsObjectives and expectations To continue advocating on behalf of Veterinary

Services and Aquatic Animal Health Services as a Global Public Good and to encourage governments and donors to make needed investments

To provide compelling messages for VS/AAHS to help convince decision-makers of the need for investment;

To raise awareness of the key importance of quality education for veterinarians and aquatic animal health professionals to improve aquatic animal health programs

Objectives and expectationsObjectives and expectations To raise awareness of the need for research

in some key areas, such as nutrition, sustainably sources of feed and disease prevention for aquaculture species;

To advocate for applied research to support sustainable aquaculture development while avoiding unwanted impacts on the environment.

Desired outcomes (1)Desired outcomes (1) Full engagement of all participants,

including by taking key consensual messages back to national governments;

Increased Member requests for PVS evaluations of Aquatic Animal Health Services;

Closer collaboration between the Veterinary Services and other Authorities responsible for aquatic animal health;

Desired outcomes (2)Desired outcomes (2) Generally improved compliance with OIE

standards and guidelines, notably for diagnosis and reporting of OIE-listed diseases;

Members contribute more actively to the OIE standard setting process

Respect for and commitment to implement SPS standards, including animal health certification under the responsibility of governmental authorities;

Desired outcomes (3)Desired outcomes (3) All Members nominate Focal Points for

Aquatic Animals and support their participation in OIE regional capacity building activities

Members with reference centres provide the needed resources for their activities and consider entering into twinning agreements with developing countries;

Desired outcomes (4)Desired outcomes (4) Endorsement of the OIE approach to global

capacity building and twinning programmes for aquatic animal health programs, with increased support from OIE Partners and Donors for the PVS Pathway and other initiatives;

Increased applications for recognition as OIE Reference Centres on aquatic animal issues and, for existing reference laboratories, continued support for the application of OIE standards by Members;

Desired outcomes (5)Desired outcomes (5) Renewed emphasis on the importance of

initial and continuing education in aquatic animal health as a key component of efficient aquatic animal health programs

Increased support from governments and donors for the conduct of applied research needed for efficient aquatic animal health programmes.

Desired outcomes (6) Desired outcomes (6) The OIE continue taking steps to make the PVS Pathway more

accessible to governments that wish to strengthen Aquatic Animal Health Services, including through the conduct of pilot assessments at the request of countries

The OIE continue to enter into cooperative agreements with regional and international organisations, with the goal of increasing awareness of the need for aquatic animal health programs, improve early diagnosis and reporting of aquatic animal diseases and foster cooperation between veterinary and other relevant authorities at the national, regional and international level

The OIE continue working to build Members’ capacity through providing training seminars and other activities for National Focal Points for Aquatic Animals.

With grateful thanks toWith grateful thanks to

This conference is co-funded by the European Union

Financial support for participation also provided by:

……and to the Government of the and to the Government of the RepublicRepublic

of Panama for hosting the conferenceof Panama for hosting the conference

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