FAVA Antimicrobial Stewardship in Asia

12/03/2026

The Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations - FAVA conducted its Board Meeting, March 12, on the sidelines of the VIV Health and Nutrition Asia 2026 at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand.

We thank our partners from VNU Asia Pacific for the untiring support to our association.

11/03/2026

The Philippines is going all-out in its rabies-elimination efforts by 2030!

Kudos to the PVMA - Philippine Veterinary Medical Association for this big initiative!

10/03/2026

We welcome you to the FAVA Booth at the VIV Health and Nutrition Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.

Visit us at Booth L042 near Gate 101 at Bitec!

05/03/2026

🐾 Veterinarians are Healthcare Professionals! 🩺🌍

WVA has published a Position Statement recognising veterinarians as essential health professionals.

✅ This matters because Veterinarians:

🐶 Protect animal health and welfare
🥩 Ensure food safety and sustainable food systems
🦠 Prevent and control zoonotic diseases
🌱 Support environmental and ecosystem health

💬 This new WVA Position Statement was shaped with input from WOAH and WVA members worldwide.

📊 Fact: The International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) already recognises veterinarians as healthcare professionals (code 2250).

🌐 By recognising veterinarians critical role in One Health, we strengthen the connection between animal, human, and environmental health.

Read the statement: https://worldvet.org/policies-category/one-health/

22/02/2026

📢 WVA Elections 2026 – Announcement

The WVA is delighted to announce the elected Councillors for Asia and Oceania and for Latin America for the term 2026-2028!

The election process for the position of President-Elect is currently proceeding to a second round of voting.

13/02/2026

✨ Nominations are now open for the WVA Global Veterinary Awards 2026! ✨

WVA is proud to celebrate the veterinarians who are making a real difference across the profession — through leadership, innovation, and lasting impact on animal, human, and environmental health 🌍🐾

In 2026, the WVA Global Veterinary Awards will honour outstanding veterinarians in four key areas:
🩺 One Health
💊 Medicines Stewardship
🐶 Animal Welfare
🎓 Veterinary Education

We encourage WVA Members worldwide to nominate colleagues whose work truly stands out.

Deadline for nominations: 5 March 2026
📌 Nominations must be submitted via the official link shared with members.

The Awards Ceremony will take place online in May 2026, followed by a global campaign celebrating the winners and their achievements.

05/02/2026

Congratulations to FAVA Vice President and President-Elect Dr. Harris G. Constantino for receiving the De La Sale Araneta University 2026 Outstanding Alumnus in the Private Sector Award!

31/01/2026

FAVA supports the FAVA President, Dr. Ju Hyung Hur for the President-Elect of WVA 2026-2028 Election

Dr. Ju Hyung Hur, has devoted his professional career to advancing veterinary medicine, strengthening professional governance, and promoting international cooperation. He has served two terms as a WVA Councillor and has extensive experiencein leading national and regional veterinary organizations, as well as in organizing major international veterinary congresses.

Currently, Dr. Ju Hyung Hur is the President of FAVA, 2024-2026 with his outstanding performances, that has led FAVA becoming an leading Regional Veterinary Association. His vision emphasizes global unity, strong organizational capacity, advancement of veterinary science and professionalism, and enhanced One Health collaboration. In this context, we would be truly grateful if you would kindly consider your association’s support for Dr. Hur’s as a potential candidacy for WVA President-Elect 2026-2028.

The support from WVA member associations is deeply valued and will contribute meaningfully to the election.

20/01/2026

🎉🤝 New Year Celebration & Strengthening Partnership for 2026
The VNU Asia Pacific Team was delighted to join the New Year Celebration with the Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations - FAVA
It was a meaningful occasion to reconnect, exchange well wishes, and reaffirm our shared commitment to supporting the animal health and livestock ecosystem across Asia.
✨ As we step into 2026, we look forward to strengthening our collaboration throughout the year — working together to drive knowledge exchange, industry development, and sustainable growth for the region.
Thank you, FAVA, for the continued partnership and trust.
Here’s to another year of progress and success together! 🎊

17/01/2026

10/01/2026

The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association – Central Luzon Chapter successfully held its Scientific Conference and Annual Convention in Bulacan last January 9, 2026.

One of the highlights of the event was the talk of FAVA Treasurer Dr. Corazon P. Occidental, who emphasized the strong link between One Health and Antimicrobial Stewardship, underscoring the vital role veterinarians play in safeguarding public health.

“Antimicrobial stewardship is everyone’s responsibility—and that’s exactly what One Health is all about. It means using antibiotics appropriately, in the right way and at the right time, to fight resistance. When we do it well, we protect not only human health, but animal health and the environment as well. And we cannot do this alone—collaboration among veterinarians, physicians, farmers, and policymakers is what makes stewardship truly effective,” Dr. Occidental shared.

She concluded by reminding participants that every decision made in practice today shapes the country’s health security tomorrow—a call for veterinarians to lead, collaborate, and act now for a safer, more resilient Philippines.

01/01/2026

From all of us at FAVA, we wish you all happiness and prosperity this 2026! 🎊🎉🥂

Happy New Year! 🎆