On 15-16 September 2026, the 5th Annual Consultative Meeting of the Regional Laboratory Network on resistance to antimicrobial drugs in food products and agriculture of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia was held in Ulaanbaatar.
An event organized by the veterinary services of Mongolia with the technical support of FAO,It brought together representatives of state bodies, laboratories, the scientific community and international experts from the countries of the region.
Within the framework of the country session , General Director of the Republican Veterinary Laboratory Temirhan Elshibayev Speaked with the report Development of veterinary laboratory potential in countering antimicrobial resistance.
The possibilities of RVL were presentedon conducting research, results of the pilot project for the monitoring of AMR, work on improving laboratory methods, standardizing procedures and raising the qualifications of specialists.
During the meeting , Temirhan Elshibayev presented the RVL corporate medal Dedicated to service Dr. Francheske Latroniko is a specialist of the FAO in the field of AMR laboratory diagnostics.
The prize is awarded in recognition ofThe recognition of her .high professionalismWhat ‘s the matter ?supportand significant personal contribution to the development of cooperation with the RVL– What ?
With the direct assistance of Francesco Latronico .laboratory specialists .They ‘ve gone through practical training ., and RVL within the framework of the FAO project received two freezing shock freezing chambers with a temperature regime up to 40 ° C for East Kazakhstan Regional and Almaty Regional branches on a free-for-all basis, as well as necessary .diagnostic tools and laboratory materials for conducting studies on AMR– What ?
The participation of the RVL in the international network contributes to the exchange of experienceWhat ‘s the matter ?strengthening regional cooperationand to further develop the monitoring system of antimicrobial resistance in Kazakhstan– What ?
