Director General Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran calls for more investment in animal health

Director General Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran calls for more investment in animal health

"Despite clear evidence, we continue to underinvest in animal health globally." Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran did not mince words in her speech as she opened the 93rd hashtag#WOAHGS in Paris. As we dive into a week long's worth of discussion, voting, and decision-making about animal health and welfare, it is important to remember that animal health is central to food security, livelihoods, trade, biodiversity and global health security. The case for investing in animal health has never been stronger — animal health forms a mere 0.6% of global health spending. Together, we must change this. Because animal health is our health, it's everyone's health.