One Health News

University of Florida (UF) to develop $2.3M veterinary record database with artificial intelligence

November 20, 2023

“ … Additionally, the endeavor reflects the idea that humans, animals, and the environment are inextricably linked – a concept championed by UF’s One Health Center of Excellence. “This novel project will allow our college to play a critical role in One Health by embracing the application of innovative AI tools in areas such as…

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Ministers launch One-Health Symposium at Royal College of Physicians Ireland

November 16, 2023

Press release  From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine  Published on 16 November 2023 “A One Health approach is now seen to be critical to effectively tackling major public, animal and plant health challenges of the 21st century – issues such as antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic and emerging infections, food safety and food security, as well as climate…

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One Health: an all-encompassing strategy for better well-being – Modern Diplomacy

November 15, 2023

“… 9. What are the main policy and political challenges ahead? AC – One Health has become a familiar term on the political agenda. Health policies are now much more aware of the environment-animal-human axis of disease transmission. Putting these concepts into action on a wide scale remains a challenge, however. A proper legal framework…

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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Council on Foreign Relations Symposium on Global Health, Security, and Diplomacy – United States Mission to the United Nations (usmission.gov)

November 14, 2023

“… But let’s be clear: Global public health threats require a global response. And international institutions play a key role in galvanizing collective action. I see that every day at the United Nations, and in my engagements with stakeholders across the multilateral system – including through the One Health “Quadripartite”, which brings together the WHO,…

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You / Your Organization is invited to Sign on to the “American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS) Letter of Support for a ProMED Rescue Initiative”

November 13, 2023

  November 13, 2023 You / Your Organization is invited to Sign on to the AVOHS – Led Letter of Support for PROMED The One Health Commission is sharing this message with its international One Health Network. View / download a pdf of the Letter of Support in your browser. https://tinyurl.com/3p52c36c SEE: https://conta.cc/49Bfoek

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One Health: an all-encompassing strategy for better well-being – Horizon Magazine Blog (scienceblog.com) https://horizon.scienceblo

November 13, 2023

SEE: One Health: an all-encompassing strategy for better well-being – Horizon Magazine Blog (scienceblog.com)

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American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS) Requests Letters of Support for a ProMED Rescue Initiative

November 9, 2023

AVOHS President’s Letter Request, SEE:  https://onehealthinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AVOHS-Presidents-Letter.pdf Target Audience—Global Organizations/Distinguished Leaders/Allied Healthcare Leaders/Environmental and other leading scientists /Universities and One Health Community leaders and individuals/organizations with strong interest in sustaining the ProMED operations. Why and How to join, SEE:  https://onehealthinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ProMed-LoS-AVOHS_MPP-Nov-6-2023-Final-Draft.pdf After signing, please return to Dr. Craig N. Carter View bio, AVOHS Board member at craig.carter@uky.edu…

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The American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS) Promotes ONE HEALTH DAY, November 3, 2023

November 4, 2023

The American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS) endorses and supports “raising awareness and understanding of One Health” as stated in the posting today, see below: __________ One Health Publications Happy One Health Day 2023!!!! November 3, 2023 The One Health Commission and the One Health Initiative Coordinating Team for One Health Day is joined in 2023 by the global One…

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The Soulsby Foundation for One Health announces the launch of the 2024 Soulsby Traveling Fellowship programme.

November 3, 2023

Announcement SEE: https://onehealthinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Poster-for-2024.jpg  The Soulsby Foundation for One Health is opening the window for applications for 2024 Soulsby Traveling Fellowships on 1st November 2023. To be eligible, an applicant will be: * An early career researcher (late PhD or early post-doc). * Have a project which will help to launch their career in One Health.…

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Happy One Health Day, November 3, 2023

November 3, 2023

Happy One Health Day 2023!!!! November 3, 2023 The One Health Commission and the One Health Initiative Coordinating Team for One Health Day is joined in 2023 by the global One Health Community in urging international One Health champions to plan, implement, and REGISTER events to raise awareness and understanding of One Health. VIEW PUBLICATION

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“International Symposium on One Health Research: Improving Food Security and Resilience.” Galveston, Texas — April 21-23, 2024

November 2, 2023

UTMB One Health Advancing Health Care in Humans, Animals and the Environment SEE: https://onehealthinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-One-Health-Symposium-Flyer_updated.pdf

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Food Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) launch new online course on joint response to zoonotic disease outbreaks

October 31, 2023

Zoonotic diseases can have far-reaching impacts on the health of people, animals, environments, economies and health systems globally. A multidisciplinary and multisectoral collaboration, through a One Health approach is required to effectively prepare for, detect, assess, and respond to emerging and endemic zoonotic diseases. However, during outbreaks of zoonosis, countries usually have limited time to…

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Innovative Teaching Tackles Climate Change and Health | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | UIUC

October 31, 2023

“… “Future physicians will be at the forefront of dealing with the interconnectedness of the environment and human health. Plausible cases like this one help students explore how real people in real communities are impacted,” said Dr. Grace Park, the director of CI MED’s Health Systems Science thread. Park led an interdisciplinary team that developed…

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One Health Day 2023 via the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

October 31, 2023

November 3, 2023 is the eighth annual One Health Day, a global campaign that celebrates and brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. This year, we look forward to the publication of the first ever “National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases…

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Nipah virus outbreak in India renews calls to protect bat roosts (reuters.com) – The state government issued a “One Health” Order in 2022 …

October 30, 2023

“… WHO WILL LEAD? The state government issued a “One Health” Order in 2022 in response to recurrent outbreaks of Nipah, H1N1 and other zoonotic diseases. One Health, endorsed by the WHO and the United Nations, is a zoonotic disease control and prevention approach that links human health to animal health and protection of the natural…

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Experts Recommend Attention to Key Global Health Matters: Will It Make a Difference? – Impakter

October 30, 2023

The just-released Report of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board points to a systemic lack of coordination at all levels and among countries exacerbated by global mistrust and compounded by lack of funding  “ …  Yet, all things considered, it is a very good and rich effort, including its realistic assessment of the impediments to future…

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Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship – 2023 Winner Announced

October 30, 2023

October 30, 2023 In Celebration of One Health Day Announcing Winner of the 2023 Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship Funded by Georgia Aquarium, Administered by the One Health Commission The Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship was launched in 2021 by the One Health Commission and Georgia Aquarium for one student, from anywhere in…

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Countries in the WHO European Region commit to action on antimicrobial resistance by endorsing a new European Roadmap https://www.who.int/europe/news/it

October 26, 2023

“The Roadmap advocates looking at AMR from a ‘One Health’ perspective as well as taking a whole-of-government approach, rallying all sectors to reform their ways of working and experimenting with new approaches at all levels, from global to local. “ 26 October 2023  News release  Health ministers and delegates from WHO/Europe’s 53 Member States have endorsed…

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Air, Land and Water – A One Health Seminar

October 25, 2023

“The Norwegian Veterinary Institute and NMBU invite you to a joint One Health Day seminar 3rd of November, the international day for One Health. The program span virus, bacteria, parasites, immunology and plant health – a true One Health cocktail. See full program below. Use the following link to register. The International One Health Day…

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News Briefs | Basin Republican Rustler … One Health awarded $583k grant

October 19, 2023

“… One Health awarded $583k grant One Health has been awarded $583,547 from the Covid-19 Health Disparities Grant Programs. Wyoming has dedicated $8.1 million of federal funding to help eligible entities build up the health care infrastructure and address historical inequities in their communities.  The funding is part of Wyoming’s $38.8 million allocation from the…

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