One Health News

“… As part of the One Health initiative, JPA Health recently released the “One World, One Health” report. Van Dyke cites three main findings from the study: “Number one, the One Health community is a really small, limited community. The second thing we found was that climate and conservation stakeholders are not engaged in the One Health…

The link between human and animal populations, and the surrounding environment, is particularly close in developing regions where animals provide transportation, draught power, fuel, clothing, high-quality proteins (meat, eggs and milk) and source of income. Therefore, animal health is a core element for sustainable development and livestock production. As changes in livestock production increase the potential for new pathogens to emerge, grow…

What is the One Health Initiative? – Midwestern University Also see: https://www.midwestern.edu/about/university-leadership/one-health-initiative/what-is-the-one-health-initiative AND One Health Initiative: Home One Health – CDC One Health Commission

“LAGOS  – The Nigerian Infectious Dis­eases Society (NIDS) has raised concerns about emerging and re­emerging infectious diseases in Nigeria, emphasising the urgent need for a multi-sectoral strate­gy, known as the ‘One Health ap­proach,’ to address these public health threats. …” SEE: NIDS Seeks Urgent Multi-SectoralStrategy To Tackle Public Health Threats | Independent Newspaper Nigeria https://independent.ng/nids-seeks-urgent-multi-sectoralstrategy-to-tackle-public-health-threats/

“…The new regional program seeks to ramp up multisectoral preparedness and response capacities for health emergencies, relying on a “One Health approach” to optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. Health security interventions aim to address the intertwined nature of pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, and climate-related challenges persistent in the region, with priority given to…

Journal of Global, Public and One Health https://jgpoh.com/  Also see:  About us – jgpoh.com [You cannot have good planetary health without including the One Health concept/approach.]

“… The concept of one health, which addresses health concerns at the human-animal-plant-environmental interface, also takes center stage in Antarctica. The impact of human presence is causing environmental disruptions that could pose new challenges to the continent’s fragile ecosystem. These disruptions may allow diseases to pass to animals and vice versa. Recently (October 2023), the…

“A Collective Advocacy for One Health The One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) represents a united commitment from the Quadripartite organizations – the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). These organizations have pledged to advocate for and implement…

POSITION STATEMENT One Health position statement Published 2 December 2023 The Australian Medical Association recognises the inextricable link between humans, animals, and environmental health, conceptually coined One Health. The Australian Medical Association recognises the inextricable link between humans, animals, and environmental health, conceptually coined One Health. Indigenous cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have…

NOTE- “Taeniasis in humans is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm species Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm), Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), and  Taenia asiatica (Asian tapeworm)” … a zoonotic disease ******* It is a great pleasure to share with you the online OpenWHO training course “Toolbox for the control and management of Taenia solium”: https://www.who.int/news/item/23-11-2023-new-openwho-course–toolbox-for-the-control-and-management-of-taenia-solium https://openwho.org/courses/taenia-solium-control-and-management The course covers all…

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): “Central Asian countries have committed to the One Health Framework for Action. The framework will help with three goals shared by the countries, including pandemic prevention and preparedness. According to the World Bank, this regional cooperation programme aims to elevate the quality and productivity of health, agriculture, and environment…

The French Committee for Monitoring and Anticipating Health Risks (COVARS) has been strengthening the One Health approach through its interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral composition, the emerging risks it addresses (Covid-19, Mpox, vector-borne diseases, avian influenza…), its holistic approach to risks and its position at the science-decision interface. SEE: One Health approach at the heart of the…

“ … 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…

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…

“… 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…

“… 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,…

  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

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

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…

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…