Paro, 7 June 2025 — A two-day workshop on the development of a national Veterinary Antimicrobial Use (AMU) Strategy was successfully held from 6th to 7th June 2025 at Metta resort in Paro. The workshop brought together 11 veterinarians and 5 para-veterinarians from key national and regional veterinary institutions, including the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH), National Veterinary Hospital (NVH), Regional Livestock Development Centers (RLDCs), District Veterinary Hospitals (DVHs), 1 organizer from Fleming Fund project management unit.
The event was organized as part of Bhutan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship and promote responsible antimicrobial use in the animal health sector by National Veterinary Hospital (NVH). The workshop was generously funded by the Fleming Fund, a UK aid programme supporting countries to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Over the two days, participants engaged in interactive sessions focused on reviewing current antimicrobial use practices, identifying gaps, and outlining strategic priorities to guide the development of a national veterinary AMU strategy. The strategy aims to support judicious use of antimicrobials in livestock, reduce the emergence of resistance, and safeguard both animal and public health.
“This workshop marks an important step in developing a coordinated national approach to antimicrobial use in the veterinary sector,” said a Coordinator from NVH. “With the support of the Fleming Fund and strong collaboration among stakeholders, we are building the foundation for sustainable antimicrobial stewardship in Bhutan.”
The outcomes of the workshop will be the first draf of the national Veterinary AMU Strategy, which will align with the country’s One Health AMR framework and contribute to global AMR containment efforts.
For more information, please contact:
Management, NVH
Email:nationalveterinaryhospital49@gmail.com
Telephone:+975 02 322432/656
