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Which infectious disease is likely to be the biggest emerging problem in 2025?

January 6, 2025

Three existing human infections are causing the greatest concern, but H5N1 bird flu is also worrying human and animal health experts. 6 January 2025  by The Conversation “ … Everything is connected This work all falls under the umbrella of “one health”: looking at human, animal and environmental health as interconnected entities, all with equal importance and…

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UCalgary researchers identify new human parasite species resistant to current drug treatments | News | University of Calgary [One Health Research]

January 4, 2025

One Health research in Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has important implications for parasite control programs in low-income countries Jan. 4, 2025 UCalgary researchers identify new human parasite species resistant to current drug treatments One Health research in Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has important implications for parasite control programs in low-income countries “The work, accepted for…

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Virginia Tech public health alumna fills critical role in disease outbreak response | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech

January 2, 2025

“… The public health program’s position within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has proven beneficial for Spivey, she said, particularly the emphasis on One Health, the philosophy that human, animal, and environmental health are inextricably linked. “The public health program being in the vet school, I think, gave me a lot of leverage in my job,”…

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PAHO Commemorates International Epidemic Preparedness Day: Reflecting on 2024 Achievements and 2025 Goals – PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

December 29, 2024

“… A One Health Approach: Tackling Zoonotic Threats Through a One Health approach, the Health Emergencies Department and the Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA) collaborated to address zoonotic influenza risks at the human-animal interface. Initiatives included avian influenza risk assessments, enhanced bird population monitoring, and specialized training on outbreak…

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One Health, One Mission: Combatting AMR During US Antibiotic Awareness Week 2024

December 29, 2024

Along with the CDC, we highlight the One Health approach and advocate for effective infection control measures, such as vaccination and innovative technologies, to prevent the spread of resistant pathogens and combat AMR. “This year’s theme, “Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Takes All of Us,” emphasizes the need for a collective, collaborative approach to AMR. It stresses the…

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Avian Flu Spreads to Humans: Our Next Human Epidemic or Worse? – Impakter

December 27, 2024

The One Health Approach Prevents and/or Contains Future Infectious Diseases: A New U.S. Administration could avert more risks than earlier experiences during the previous COVID crisis by Richard Seifman, JD, MBA – Former World Bank Senior Health Advisor and U.S. Senior Foreign Service Officer  December 27, 2024   in Health SEE: https://impakter.com/avian-flu-spreads-to-humans-is-it-our-next-human-epidemic-or-worse/

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Egypt: Deputy PM launches executive plan for ‘One Health’

December 23, 2024

Health Last updated: December 22, 2024 11:04 pm Daily News Egypt SEE: Deputy PM launches executive plan for ‘One Health’ – Dailynewsegypt https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/12/22/deputy-pm-launches-executive-plan-for-one-health/

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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) – News – WRAIR and Smithsonian scientists discuss the big picture of medical research at the 3rd annual One Heath Symposium

December 20, 2024

“Science should not be done in silos,”… MARYLAND,  UNITED STATES 12.19.2024  Story by Zeke Gonzalez   Walter Reed Army Institute of Research   The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the Smithsonian hosted the 3rd annual One Health Research Symposium on November 22nd at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. More than 90 scientists from the Walter Reed…

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The Missing Professional in the Chemistry of Care: Medicinal Chemists and the One Health Philosophy

December 19, 2024

This presentation considers the work done by the European Cooperative on Science and Technology (COST): ACTION CA21111: One Health drugs against parasitic vector-borne diseases in Europe and beyond. COST empowers young scientists to develop eco-friendly drugs, designed to be environmentally biodegradable, thereby minimizing the impact on wildlife and ecosystems. [https://onehealthdrugs.com/] The One Health High-Level Expert…

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Louisiana Department of Health (USA) detects first presumptive positive human H5N1 case in Louisiana

December 19, 2024

Current general public health risk for the highly infectious avian influenza is low December 13, 2024 The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has detected the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana. The individual is a resident of southwestern Louisiana and is currently hospitalized. LDH’s Office of…

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Coalition for Veterinary Professional Associates Calls for Action: Addressing the Veterinary Workforce Shortage and Advancing the OneHealth Initiative

December 18, 2024

News provided by The Coalition for the Veterinary Professional Associate (CVPA)  Dec 17, 2024, 06:00 ET   WIMBERLEY, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Coalition for Veterinary Professional Associates (CVPA) has issued a call to action supporting the OneHealth initiative and addressing the growing need for veterinary services amidst a serious shortage of veterinary professionals in Florida and across the…

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One Health: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (USA)

December 17, 2024

One Health ​“One Health is a transdisciplinary concept to improve the well-being of humans, animals, plants and the environment. It recognizes how the health of each individual element contributes to the health of the whole and shows how obvious impacts in one area – for example, outbreaks of wildlife diseases – are often linked to environmental…

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University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Zoonoses Center hosts One Health symposium

December 16, 2024

  16 December 2024 “As a belated commemoration of One Health Day ( See: One Health Commission) and to highlight UPLB’s role as a leader in One Health control of zoonotic diseases, the UPLB Zoonoses Center hosted the One Health Symposium with the theme “Enhancing zoonotic diseases control in the communities through One Health” at…

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  Public Health Commission’s December Meeting Explored Public Health Funding, One Health

December 11, 2024

Upper Marlboro, MD (December 10, 2024) – Following the recent release of its 2024 interim report to the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore, the Maryland Commission on Public Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 5, with Dr. Oluwatosin Olateju as presiding co-chair.  The final meeting of the year marked another step forward in the…

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One Health: Alabama (USA) Public Health

December 11, 2024

One Health Connecting human, animal, and environmental health One Health is an approach that recognizes that people’s health is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Although One Health is not new, it has become more important in recent years because many factors have changed interactions between people, animals, plants, and…

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Important “One Health” 21st-century History: June 2007- American Medical Association Meeting during One Health resolution testimony. Historic resolution subsequently adopted:

December 8, 2024

“The historic ‘One Health’ liaison between the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Medical Association (AMA) was fostered by collaboration between Drs. Roger Mahr and Ron Davis when they were both serving as Presidents of their respective organisations.”  Photo by Joseph L. Murphy, MD Left to right: the late Ronald M. Davis, MD, President…

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European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) Newsletter: A busy year for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – with much left to do …

December 6, 2024

“As we move into December with the end of year holidays and the New Year approaching, it is a good time to reflect on what has been achieved to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as well as what challenges should form the focus of next year. The year began with the kick-off meeting in Paris, launching the…

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Celebrating First (One-Year) Anniversary of One Health Journal of Global, Public and One Health (JGPOH): Focusing on the survival of planet Earth – Editorial November 28, 2024

December 1, 2024

JGPOH Journal of Global, Public and One Health   [Dr. Eliudi S. Eliakimu MD, MPH, Ministry of Health, Health Quality Assurance Unit, P.O.Box 743, Dodoma, The United Republic of Tanzania. Email: eliakimueliudi@yahoo.co.uk et al.] Editorial at the one-year anniversary of the Journal of Global, Public and One Health (JGPOH): Focusing on the survival of planet earth. JGPOH…

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November 29, 2024

The event created connections between researchers and celebrated the One Health initiative, which is a collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and the environment, with the ultimate goal of achieving Soldier readiness and enhancing global health security. “Dr. Katrina Lohan, head of the Coastal Disease Ecology Laboratory, Smithsonian Environmental Research…

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Canada Takes One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance – Medscape

November 27, 2024

”  …  A ‘One Health’ Approach In September 2023, a Council of Canadian Academies expert panel released a report that found 26% of Canada’s 1 million bacterial infections reported in 2018 were resistant to first-line antibiotic treatments. By 2050, that will likely increase to 40%. Globally, AMR could lead to 10 million deaths each year.   Dao…

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