One Health News

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023? (news-medical.net)

May 4, 2023

SEE: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230503/What-are-the-top-10-public-health-challenges-in-2023.aspx “Infectious diseases, malnutrition, and food safety The increasing scope of infectious diseases warrants the improvement of the quality of services in healthcare delivery. Functional and resilient primary healthcare can boost health services aimed at preventing infectious diseases. Financial assistance to public health infrastructure and efforts for poverty alleviation are critical for effective measures…

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Emergency health taskforce blamed over ‘slumbering’ in absence of disease outbreak | Monitor

April 29, 2023

“What you need to know: One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral and trans-disciplinary approach working at the local, regional, national, and global levels with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. Health experts have blamed the unpopularity of one health approach on the emergency…

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As Hungary aims to expand its vision of health for all, WHO/Europe and the WHO Country Office in Hungary are partners all the way

April 27, 2023

“… The agenda of the dialogue included: operationalizing the One Health approach, which brings together the health of humans, animals and the environment, recognizing how connected each is to the other; …” As Hungary aims to expand its vision of health for all, WHO/Europe and the WHO Country Office in Hungary are partners all the…

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One Health Research: Genomics, AI, and Equity | Wolfson (cam.ac.uk)

April 26, 2023

Overview Join us for this insightful Green Talk on the vital concept of One Health, which has been catapulted into the public spotlight due to the … One Health Research: Genomics, AI, and Equity | Wolfson (cam.ac.uk) https://www.wolfson.cam.ac.uk/about/events/one-health-research-genomics-ai-and-equity    

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Senior seminar examines ‘One Health’ from global perspective | Rice News | News and Media Relations | Rice University

April 25, 2023

“… the course is divided into three modules. The first section covers “One Health,” which explores interconnection between human health and disease with the environment that can include plants, animals and their shared environment. …” Senior seminar examines ‘One Health’ from global perspective | Rice News | News and Media Relations | Rice University [https://news.rice.edu/news/2023/senior-seminar-examines-one-health-global-perspective]…

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Postdoctoral Associate in One Health position (Ecology and Infectious Diseases) – University of Florida (USA)

April 20, 2023

SEE: Position Description – Postdoctoral Associate in One Health.pdf (dropbox.com) [https://www.dropbox.com/s/omdc4b05wk8koh8/Position%20Description%20-%20Postdoctoral%20Associate%20in%20One%20Health.pdf?dl=0] Inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Benjamin Anderson (ander88@ufl.edu). Provided by: Benjamin Anderson, MPH, PhD, CPH  Assistant Professor Department of Environmental and Global Health College of Public Health and Health Professions University of Florida E-mail: ander88@ufl.edu Office: 352-273-9572  |  Mobile: 352-328-9652 Lab Address…

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$1.7 M for McGill from NSERC for ‘One Health’ and quantum research – McGill Reporter

April 18, 2023

SEE: $1.7 M for McGill from NSERC for ‘One Health’ and quantum research – McGill Reporter [https://reporter.mcgill.ca/1-7-m-for-mcgill-from-nserc-for-one-health-and-quantum-research/] “… Training future scientists and policy makers to design a ‘One Health’ strategy against pathogens Many domestic animal and human infections caused by food-borne, water-borne, vector-borne, and zoonotic pathogens are on the rise in Canada because of globalization,…

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University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Events Calendar (hawaii.edu): Informational Webinar: One Health Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate

April 18, 2023

UH Manoa Campus Events Calendar (hawaii.edu) [http://www.hawaii.edu/calendar/manoa/2023/04/17/41227.html] April 17, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Mānoa Campus, Zoom Meeting ID: 988 2877 7295 Learn about the new One Health Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate Program to be offered for undergraduates and post-bacs starting in Fall 2023. The One Health approach is dedicated to improving the lives of all species –…

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Washington State (USA) Department of Health Recruiting for new ‘Chief of Global and One Health’ Position

April 18, 2023

Chief of Global and One Health (EMS Band 4) Office of Global_One Seattle (King County) OR Tumwater, WA (Flexible/Hybrid) DOH7308   Work that matters.  The newly created Executive Office of Global_One (OGO) serves as the agency’s lead office for connecting internal initiatives and teams, as well as external activities and partners related to Global and…

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New transatlantic partnership to address post-pandemic global health priorities and challenges (who.int)

April 14, 2023

Media release Washington, D.C. 14 April 2023 An arrangement between the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, and United States Department for Health and Human Services seeks to establish a more collaborative approach to strengthening health systems and services across regions.   SEE: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/14-04-2023-new-transatlantic-partnership-to-address-post-pandemic-global-health-priorities-and-challenges “The partnership will cement collaboration across a…

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Interview with the Co-founder of the One Health Initiative: Official Journal of The World Medical Association, Inc. Nr. 1, April 2023, Vol. 69

April 13, 2023

Interview with the Co-founder of the One Health Initiative, Pages 7-9. Official Journal of The World Medical Association, Inc. Nr. 1, April 2023, Vol. 69 VIEW PUBLICATION

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Egypt launches One Health National Strategic Framework 2023-2027 and Antimicrobial Resistance – “One Health” Approach – Healthcare – Ecuador

April 11, 2023

HEALTHCARE The Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Local Development participated in preparing the document, Egypt launches One Health National Strategic Framework 2023-2027 (zawya.com) SEE: https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/north-africa/egypt-launches-one-health-national-strategic-framework-2023-2027-gu6fr9yi “… According to the Health Ministry, the One Health approach recognizes the close connection between human, animal and environmental health, and aims for joint action between these sectors…

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Official Journal of The World Medical Association Journal April 2023, Vol. 69: Interview with the Co-founder of the One Health Initiative

April 10, 2023

Vol. 69 Official Journal of The World Medical Association, Inc.  –  Nr. 1, April 2023 SEE Interview with the Co-founder of the One Health Initiative, Pages 7-9. World Medical Association Journal (WMA)_2023_01_final.pdf (wma.net) https://www.wma.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WMJ_2023_01_final.pdf  World Medical Journal 2023 WMJ_2023_01

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Health Sciences Learning Center hosts 2023 Global Health Symposium

April 5, 2023

Speakers discuss health access, global health change “ … Keynote speaker Jorge Osorio, Director of the Global Health Institute and a professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, spoke about the different One Health Centers around the globe, what current research is going on at…

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Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros | UN News

March 30, 2023

SEE: https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/03/1135162 “… ‘One Health’ response to zoonotic threat  The Marburg virus is transmitted to people from fruit bats, and Tedros called the outbreaks “another reminder” of the interconnectedness of human, animal and planet health, which required a holistic approach. “A ‘One Health’ approach will be essential for preventing viruses from spilling over from animals to humans,”…

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Strong regional commitment to One Health approach in Central Asia – News | IUCN

March 29, 2023

SEE: https://www.iucn.org/news/202303/strong-regional-commitment-one-health-approach-central-asia “ … National authorities, international partners and key stakeholders on various levels hope to build on the achievements and efforts made by now, aiming to improve national policy frameworks for effective area-based conservation in accordance with the One Health approach, and aligned with the new Global Biodiversity Framework. …” “ … The initial…

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Quadripartite Call to Action for One Health for a Safer World

March 28, 2023

Recent international health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, mpox, Ebola outbreaks and continued threats of other zoonotic diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, as well as ecosystem degradation and climate change clearly demonstrate the need for resilient health systems and accelerated action. One Health is seen as the main approach for tackling these pressing and…

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One Health concept/approach Being Recognized Worldwide – March 2023

March 28, 2023

UN officials call for holistic health approach amid crises | The Manila Times SEE: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/28/news/world/un-officials-call-for-holistic-health-approach-amid-crises/1884685 “FOUR United Nations agencies on Monday called for global action to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment as part of a new “One Health” approach. This, after the heads of the Food and Agriculture Organization…

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Quadripartite call to action for One Health for a safer world (who.int)

March 27, 2023

“One Health is seen as the main approach for tackling these pressing and complex challenges facing our society.”    27 March 2023   Joint News Release  SEE: https://www.who.int/news/item/27-03-2023-quadripartite-call-to-action-for-one-health-for-a-safer-world Rome/Paris/Geneva/Nairobi  Recent international health emergencies such as COVID-19 pandemic, mpox, Ebola outbreaks, and continued threats of other zoonotic diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenges, as well as…

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Origin of Covid: A Mystery Resolved? – Impakter

March 19, 2023

One Health Publications Origin of Covid: A Mystery Resolved? – Impakter This week news came out that a French scientist had “discovered” genetic data from the Wuhan market where wildlife is sold, pointing to a possible “natural spillover” from animals rather than a “lab leak”; what if both theories were correct? Here are the facts…

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