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During its 91st General Session, the World Organisation for Animal Health elected its new Director General, Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran, for a 5-year term (2024-2029).
Emmanuelle Soubeyran is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Inspector General of Veterinary Public Health. She is currently Deputy Director General for Food and Head of the French Veterinary Services.
Dr. Soubeyran’s election brings an end to predecessor Dr. Monique Eloit’s successful 8-year tenure at the organization. Dr. Eloit leaves a significant legacy, having enhanced global cooperation to combat animal diseases. During her two terms, WOAH has strengthened its members’ capacity and inclusivity, expanding support for veterinary paraprofessionals and community animal health workers. Fostering innovation, WOAH also implemented data-driven programs such as the Observatory, a mechanism to monitor the implementation of WOAH standards, and the global database on animal antimicrobial use, ANIMUSE.
May 28, 2024.
Ministry of Agriculture / France. https://agriculture.gouv.fr
WOAH. https://www.woah.org