SAARC Veterinary Laboratory Directors Meet in Sri Lanka to Strengthen Veterinary Laboratory System
The Sixth Meeting of the SAARC Laboratory Directors’ Forum (SLDF) was held in Kandy, Sri Lanka on Friday (31 July 2026) bringing together veterinary laboratory directors and technical experts from SAARC Member States aiming to strengthen regional cooperation in animal disease surveillance, diagnosis and laboratory capacity development. The meeting was organized by the SAARC Secretariat in collaboration with the Department of Animal Production and Health, Sri Lanka. The last fifth SLDF meeting was held in Bangkok in 2018.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr. B.S.S. Perera, Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health, Sri Lanka, underscored the importance of strong veterinary laboratory systems in safeguarding animal health, public health and regional food security. ...