One Health partnerships with India
This One Health Day we hear about the work undertaken between India and the UK in the One Health arena.
Celebrating 10 remarkable years of APHA
This month is a momentous occasion as we commemorate 10 Years since APHA was established in its current form.
The One Food programme at the World One Health Congress, South Africa
Celebrating World One Food Day, we are excited to share insights from APHA's attendance at the 8th World One Health Congress in Cape Town.
Reducing grey squirrel overpopulation: The role of contraceptives in conservation
Managing grey squirrel populations is important to ensure the recovery of our native reds. Find out from APHA’s Sarah Beatham how her team are developing a contraceptive to reduce grey squirrel numbers.
Rabies in Ghana: The silent bites
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When clinical symptoms appear, rabies is nearly 100% fatal. To reduce this, the UK government has contributed 15,000 doses of rabies vaccine, along with laboratory equipment and supplies, to the Ghanaian Ministry of Food and Agriculture through its ODA-funded Animal Health System Strengthening project, part of UKAid.
The power of collaboration: advancing avian disease diagnosis in Ghana
Ever wondered what APHA staff get involved with abroad? Learn more about a recent journey taken by APHA scientists to Ghana, where they worked to enhance laboratory skills in diagnosing Avian influenza and Newcastle disease throughout West Africa.
Joining forces with Kent beekeepers in the fight against the yellow-legged hornet (Asian hornet)
Seasonal Bee Inspector Lisa Jenkins from APHA’s National Bee Unit (NBU) talks about working with a local Yellow-Legged (Asian) Hornet Team in Dover to track down a nest of this invasive predator.
APHA at the forefront of bird flu detection in the sub-Antarctic
Embarking on an extraordinary mission, APHA virologist, Dr. Marco Falchieri, set out to South Georgia. His goal? To investigate the presence of High Pathogenicity H5N1 avian influenza virus. The backdrop: mass deaths of avian and seal species. Join us as we delve into his captivating journey and findings.
World Zoonoses Day: Tackling the challenge of vector-borne diseases
This World Zoonoses Day, read more about how the increasing threat of vector-borne diseases presents new challenges to protecting our biosecurity.
APHA protecting our borders from non-native species
Invasive non-native species harm the environment, cost the economy almost £2 billion per year, and can even harm our health. Emma Brand from the Non-Native Species Inspectorate tells us about her work in this important area.
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