In 2022, the WOAH Aquatic Animal Health Strategy and the First Central Asia Workshop for Aquatic Animals convened in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, aiming to boost the capacity of participating states and establish a network among WOAH Aquatic Animal Focal Points, guided by WOAH experts. Building upon this initiative, a subsequent workshop for Focal Points of Aquatic Animals was convened in Tashkent from April 24th to 26th, 2024.
This gathering delved into four key topics, supplemented by presentations from collaborative centers specializing in fish diseases from Norway and Italy. Discussions ranged from updating the aquaculture and fisheries landscape, including production and health status updates from participating countries to resilience strategies for diagnosing and managing Aquatic Animal disease outbreaks. Additionally, sessions focused on leadership opportunities, including European training prospects on fish diseases, laboratory activities, and global networking possibilities.
A cornerstone of the workshop was capacity building, with initial steps taken to forge connections between countries and other stakeholders. Agenda highlights featured two interactive group exercises: SWOT analyses on fish disease detection and networking, drawing robust participation from attendees.
This event served as a dynamic platform for national Focal Points to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and showcase best practices, fostering international cooperation and collaboration while establishing a robust network dedicated to addressing fish diseases in the region.
| Countries’ presentations: | |
| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan (in Russian) Georgia, Uzbekistan |
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| Fish Diseases in Uzbekistan (in Russian) | N. Pak |
| Experts’ presentations: | |
| Remind of the First Aquatic Animal Health Central Asia Networking Workshop | M. Latini WOAH SRR for Central Asia |
| Remind of the Focal Point Workshop | M. Latini WOAH SRR for Central Asia |
| WOAH World Animal Health Information System | M. Latini WOAH SRR for Central Asia |
| Main Steps in Fish Disease Detection Focusing on Outbreak Investigation | S. Tavornpanich
M. Fernanda Serrano |
| Challenges and opportunities in the Fish Networking | S. Tavornpanich
Epidemiology and Risk Assessment of Aquatic Animal Diseases Collaborating Centre |
| Challenges and opportunities in the fish laboratory activities | F. Agnetti
IZSUM |
| Challenges and opportunities in the fish diseases training: EU and BTSF activities | A. Manfrin IZSVe Italian National Reference Laboratory for fish, mollusc, and crustacean diseases |
