Dr. Hiver Boussini, a National from Burkina Faso, has a BSc in Biology and Biochemistry, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a Master in Biotechnology concentration in Microbiology and Biochemistry. He has a certificate of specialization in Epidemiology and sanitary emergency interventions and laboratory diagnosis. He has over 28 years of experience in animal resource development and animal health related issues and over 18 years at the African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) as Animal Health Officer. He is committed to advancing Animal Health, Public Health, One Health and Animal Welfare systems and collaboration.