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The new platform will engage and empower stakeholders across the One Health spectrum in an inclusive, transparent way to build consensus among ...

ONE HEALTH APPROACH: Essential for protecting people, animals and environment from ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE! preserving antimicrobials for the health of people, animals and the environment – YouTube YouTube One Health: preserving antimicrobials for the health of people, animals and the environment. Watch later. Share. Copy link. Global group battles antimicrobial resistance with new One Health effort – CIDRAP CIDRAP The…

Important Slide Presentation (abstract) at 7th World One Health Congress, November 9, 2022, Singapore   EXCHANGE AND COORDINATION: CHALLENGES FOR THE GLOBAL ONE HEALTH MOVEMENT   Exploring options to increase cooperation and systemic strategies to improve the impact on people and politics. Ulrich Laaser, Prof. Dr. med., DTM&H, MPH Vesna Bjegovic-Mikanovic, MD, MSc., PhD Helmut…

"CAST is releasing a special publication on zoonotic diseases in animal agriculture! ... Zoonotic Diseases in Animal Agriculture and Beyond: A One Health Perspective" Dr. Lonnie J. King, DVM, MS, MPA, Diplomate ACVPM, and Dean Emeritus of The Ohio State University will be presenting on this publication on November 14 and November 17.

"... The economic case for One Health is powerful — the cost of prevention is extremely modest compared to the cost of managing and responding to pandemics,” said Mari Pangestu, World Bank Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships. ..."

In 2016, The One Health Commission, One Health Platform, and One Health Initiative Team deemed International One Health Day to be November 3.

Today, APHIS is announcing that we are making $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding available to address SARS-CoV-2 in animals and advance the Nation’s ability to protect the health of humans and animals. For more information on this and other funding opportunities, check out APHIS’ One Health website. 

Putting Pandemics Behind Us: Investing in One Health to Reduce Risks of Emerging Infectious Diseases [Utilizing a One Health approach]

Selecting efficient farm-level antimicrobial stewardship interventions from a One Health perspective | International Livestock Research Institute (ilri.org) SEE: https://www.ilri.org/research/projects/selecting-efficient-farm-level-antimicrobial-stewardship-interventions-one-health This project uses a One Health approach to assess which farm-level antimicrobial use interventions are most efficient to prevent the development and transmission of antimicrobial resistance in Senegal. ______________  How One Entomologist Takes a ‘One Health’…

"... This sophisticated handbook might justifiably be viewed as a relatively concise comprehensive guide to veterinary medicine’s invaluable role in modern-day life.  It can well serve as a model to other health care professionals.  The One Medicine-One Health concept/approach is evident throughout. ..."

“What science knows and has long told us is the interconnection of humans, animals, and the environment, which is essentially the One Health approach. ... "

Leading global scientists and policymakers will exchange learnings to promote multi-sectoral collaboration to address complex global health challenges “SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world’s premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November…

News highlights on health security threats and countermeasures curated by Global Biodefense  Background image: photomicrograph of a small bowel tissue sample, which had been extracted from a patient with an acute case of cholera. Credit: Dr. Gangarosa / CDC SEE: https://globalbiodefense.com/2022/10/23/biodefense-headlines-23-october-2022/  Disease X: Time to Act Now and Prepare for the Next Pandemic Threat The…

Future threats require an integrated approach to the health of humans, animals and the environment

Sen. Gillibrand Was Joined by Health, Food, and Conservation Experts to Announce Whole-of-Government Approach of the One Health Security Act

“... We ask the WBG to continue strengthening coordinated, inclusive, and expert-based action with multilateral partners for a One-Health approach. This and other global health initiatives are essential to building the core capacities needed to prevent and contain future pandemics, while also strengthening public health systems and moving towards universal health coverage. ...”

“The concept of One Health recognises the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and interdependent.”

“... Our health, as we well know, is directly linked to the health of our ecosystems and, more broadly, to the health of our planet. We must fully grasp these links if we are to rise to the most urgent challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance, new pandemics that might arise, or food security. That is…

“... And of course, investing in epidemic readiness and research in a One Health Approach is needed to learn more about this emerging disease and reduce the risk of continuing emergence in all countries. ...”

“ … Enhance Pandemic Preparedness, and Achieve Health Security … monitor and evaluate the health threat landscape, using a One Health approach, …” SEE: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/10/18/hhs-announces-actions-to-counter-biological-threats-enhance-pandemic-preparedness-and-achieve-health-security.html “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced actions the department will take following National Security Memorandum 15, signed by President Biden, directing implementation of the 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation…