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2nd Global Conference on One Health: the World Veterinary Association (WVA), World Medical Association (WMA), Japanese Medical Association (JMA) and Japanese Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA)

Held in Japan – November 10-11, 2016

“During the Closing Ceremony of the 2nd Global Conference on One Health, the World Veterinary Association (WVA), World Medical Association (WMA), Japanese Medical Association (JMA) and Japanese Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA) signed on the Memorandum of Fukuoka. The 4 associations agreed to move from the validation and recognition stage of the “One Health Concept”, to the practical implementation stage:

1. Physicians and veterinarians shall promote the exchange of information aimed at preventing zoonotic diseases and strengthening cooperative relationships, as well as to undertake further collaboration and cooperation aimed at creating a system for zoonosis research.
2. Physicians and veterinarians shall strengthen their cooperative relationships to ensure the responsible use of important antimicrobials in human and animal healthcare.
3. Physicians and veterinarians shall support activities for developing and improving human and veterinary medical education, including understanding the One Health concept and approach to One Health challenges.
4. Physicians and veterinarians shall promote mutual exchange and strengthen their cooperative relationships in order to resolve all issues related to the creation of a healthy and safe society.”