June 3, 2024

WOAH elects new director general

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) elected its new director general, Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran, for a five-year term (2024-2029) during its 91st General Session.

Dr. 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 her predecessor's — Dr. Monique Eloit  — eight-year tenure at WOAH. During Dr. Eloit's two terms, WOAH has strengthened its members' capacity and inclusivity, expanding support for veterinary paraprofessionals and community animal health workers.

WOAH also implemented data-driven programmes such as the Observatory, a mechanism to monitor the implementation of WOAH standards and the global database on animal antimicrobial use.

- Ministry of Agriculture (France)