The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is the world’s largest family of veterinarians, as well as the common voice for them all. Representing more than 500,000 veterinarians through 95 veterinary member associations on six continents, the WVA unites the veterinary profession at a global level. The WVA supports the work of veterinarians in diverse areas of medicine, research, practice, and outreach and is guided by its belief in One Health, which recognizes that humans and animals share the natural environment and create harmony with and for each other. The WVA envisions that collaboration between the veterinary profession and other professions can ensure that humans, animals, and the environment prosper together.
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Dr. S.M. Johnson CHIANG
President
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Free webinar - One Health, Infection Prevention and the Role . . .
One Health is a concept aiming at better understanding and addressing the health issues arising from the intricate ...
When
11 Dec - 11 Dec 2019
When
01 Feb - 08 Feb 2020
Where
Sun Valley, Idaho, USA
MSD ANIMAL HEALTH/WVA VETERINARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM . . .
MSD and the WVA are delighted to announce the 2020 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program dedicated to veterinary students from four world regions with the aim of enhancing their academic experience.
PRESENTATION OF 2019 WORLD VETERINARY DAY AWARD TO UGANDA . . .
The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) is the winner of the 2019 World Veterinary Day Award, which is organized annually by the World Veterinary Association in partnership with HealthforAnimals.
WORLD ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS WEEK - 18-24 November 2019
The World Veterinary Association recognizes WAAW to increase global awareness of antibiotic resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers
WVA CELEBRATES THE ONE HEALTH DAY - 3 NOVEMBER 2019
The WVA recognizes November3 as “One Health Day” to bring global attention to the crucial need and benefits of using interdisciplinary approaches to complex challenges involving animals, people
Memorial - Dr Kenneth Wameyo
It is with great sadness that we inform you about the passing of the former Honorary Secretary of the Kenya Veterinary Association, Dr Kenneth Wameyo.
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