The Asia Pacific Association of Veterinary Parasitology (APAVP) and their steering committee members from 12 countries at the launch of the association. Photo Credit: Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak)
Sarawak has launched the Asia Pacific Association of Veterinary
Parasitology (APAVP) – a groundbreaking milestone for the field of
veterinary science – at the 21st International Congress for Tropical
Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM).
As the legacy of the 22nd Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations
(FAVA) Congress and the 21st ICTMM, the association aims to advance the
science, education, and awareness of veterinary parasitology, vector-
borne diseases and parasitic zoonosis in Asia.
The APAVP will aim to be a leading platform for networking and
collaboration among veterinarians, scientists, students, industry
partners, government agencies in Asian countries, and international
organisations with an interest in the region.
Datu Dr Adrian Susin Ambud, Director of the Department of Veterinary
Services Sarawak, said the launch of the association came from the rise
of health crises including monkeypox, rabies, and other zoonotic
diseases.
“These outbreaks and disease transmissions threaten Malaysia’s public
health and economic trade,” he said. “We need more experts in the field
of veterinary parasitology to avoid any negative impacts on Sarawak’s
development.”
The APAVP’s upcoming initiatives are:
- Public education and awareness programmes on zoonotic parasitic infections
- Capacity building and training for students, veterinarians, diagnosticians and academics
- Engagement with government agencies for the prevention and control of parasitic diseases
- Policy development and best practice guidelines for the usage of parasitic drugs in companion animals and livestock
- Surveillance of parasitic diseases and zoonoses in the region
- Collaboration with international agencies for regional policy development
“We are proud supporters of both the 22nd FAVA Congress and 21st
ICTMM and incredibly proud to see how far the organisers have come in
their legacy journey,” Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak
(BESarawak).
“This is a valuable opportunity to reflect on the real impact of
business events and the legacies they create. The formation and launch
of the APAVP is a prime example of how achievable and within reach a
convention legacy is.”