WOAH Workshop Advances Veterinary Workforce Development in Eastern Europe

Dr. Budimir Plavsic, WOAH Regional Representative, and Dr. Csutak Nagy Laszlo, Vice-President of ANSVSA and Permanent WOAH Delegate of Romania, chaired and moderated the event.

This workshop brought together experts from veterinary authorities, educational institutions, associations, and services from six countries (Romania, as a hosting country, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Türkiye, and Georgia). It aims to help countries and Veterinary Services to create a legal framework for VPPs, establish clear guidelines and ensure effective training and deployment, with the overall goal of developing sustainable employment models and empowering members to advocate for the necessary resources.