From September 4 to 7, 2026, the 9th “One Health” World Congress, one of the largest international forums dedicated to the interconnected health of humans, animals and the environment, will be held at the Lisbon Congress Centre (Portugal).

The event was organized by the global “One Health” community and brings together representatives from scientific and expert circles, government agencies, international organizations, and practitioners from around the world. Over the course of four days, congress participants will discuss issues of global health security, infectious and zoonotic disease prevention, food system sustainability, antimicrobial resistance, biosecurity, climate change, ecosystem protection, and mechanisms for the practical implementation of the “One Health” approach at the national and international levels.

Turkmenistan is represented at the forum by Arslan Soltanmyradov, Head of the Department of International and Scientific Relations and National Coordinator for the Implementation of the “One Health” Approach from the State Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan.

During the congress, Arslan Soltanmyradov spoke at a panel session on "One Health," presenting Turkmenistan's approaches and professional experience in developing intersectoral collaboration and strengthening national cooperation mechanisms in human, animal, and environmental health.

Turkmenistan’s participation in the 9th “One Health” World Congress reflects the country’s consistent involvement in international professional dialogue and desire to strengthen cooperation to ensure human and animal health, biological safety and sustainable development.