South Africa has reiterated its strong commitment to advancing global biosecurity, animal health, and food safety , emphasizing the importance of a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental well-being. The pledge was made by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen during his address at the Global Threat Reduction Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in Geneva, Switzerland , on Tuesday.

The three-day conference, held from 28–30 October 2025 , has gathered world leaders in health security, biotechnology, and veterinary science to discuss strategies for reducing biological threats and building global resilience against zoonotic diseases.

One Health Approach: Integrating Human, Animal, and Environmental Protection

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