World Organisation for Animal Health

1879

The efforts of the President, Gotlieb Flückiger, elected in 1939, resulted in its re-opening. 12 rue de Prony was built in 1879, in the Neo-Renaissance style, by the celebrated architect Jean-Louis Pascal for the Austrian Baron, Jonas Königswater, a former banker and railway owner.

1927

It was in 1939 that the OIE moved to the aristocratic district of Parc Monceau, after having occupied premises since 1927 near the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower, that had been provided by the French Higher Public Health Council.

1938

In May 1938, the OIE Members gave Dr Emmanuel Leclainche, founder and first General Director of the OIE, full powers to buy a townhouse in Paris, using the reserve fund.

1939

It was in 1939 that the OIE moved to the aristocratic district of Parc Monceau, after having occupied premises since 1927 near the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower, that had been provided by the French Higher Public Health Council.

On 22 February 1939, the OIE, represented by E.

Leclainche bought the mansion from the Marquise de Montebello, at a cost of 700,000 francs. The 13th General Session of the OIE was held from May 30 to June 5, 1939 at 12 rue de Prony after rebuilding work had been completed.

The efforts of the President, Gotlieb Flückiger, elected in 1939, resulted in its re-opening. 12 rue de Prony was built in 1879, in the Neo-Renaissance style, by the celebrated architect Jean-Louis Pascal for the Austrian Baron, Jonas Königswater, a former banker and railway owner.

1940

Following their entry into Paris in June 1940, the German occupying forces temporarily closed and sealed the OIE headquarters.

1946

Due to the Second World War, the following General Session did not take place until 1946, from 2 to 5 October.

2001

Due to the headlong development of the organisation (tripling of the staff and the budget since 2001), additional premises have been rented at 14 rue de Prony since 2004.

2004

Due to the headlong development of the organisation (tripling of the staff and the budget since 2001), additional premises have been rented at 14 rue de Prony since 2004.

2009

On 16 March 2009, the OIE purchased a large part of the building at 14 rue de Prony, adjoining its headquarters. == World Animal Health Information Database (WAHID) interface == Timely dissemination of information is crucial to containing outbreaks.

2017

An OIE strategy document which stemmed from this conference was to be presented for adoption at the OIE World Assembly in May 2017. In January 2017, the outgoing Obama administration designated the OIE as an organization entitled to benefits of the International Organizations Immunities Act. == Headquarters == The OIE's headquarters are located in Paris, in the 17th arrondissement.

2018

It is recognized as a reference organisation by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and in 2018 had a total of 182 member states.




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