A pathway to improved animal health

Abstract

OIE is one of the oldest intergovernmental organisations. It stems from the vision of a group of decision-makers, for the most part veterinarians, who understood the critical social and economic consequences and the importance of international cooperation in the fight against animal diseases. Today, OIE is an intergovernmental organisation with 180 Member Countries. It is responsible for improving animal health and welfare worldwide and reducing health risks at the human-animal-environment interface under the One Healthconcept.