What is the National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP)?
The NAAHP is a science-based regulatory program for aquatic animal diseases which have been designated reportable or notifiable in Canada because of their potential impact on trade and our economy. The program consists of measures needed to prevent, control and/or eradicate aquatic animal diseases of concern. The NAAHP is modeled after Canada’s internationally recognized terrestrial animal health program, and will respect the health measures of the Aquatic Animal Health Code of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). The NAAHP is comprised of the following key elements for listed diseases of concern: • Listing of aquatic animal diseases meeting international and national criteria for mandatory reporting • Legislation, regulations and policies • Surveillance (early detection), monitoring and reporting • Zonation (regionalization) • Disease databases • Laboratory diagnostic testing and capacity building • Quality Assurance/Quality Control • Scientific research and technology deve
