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JUST PUBLISHED—Open World Health Organization (WHO) course: Toolbox for the control and management of a Human Parasitic Tapeworm, Taenia solium
November 29, 2023
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…
View ArticleCentral Asian countries commit to the One Health Framework for Action: World Bank – ThePrint – ANIFeed
November 28, 2023
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…
View ArticleOne Health approach at the heart of the French Committee for monitoring and anticipating health risks | Nature Communications
November 21, 2023
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…
View ArticleUniversity 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…
View ArticleMinisters 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…
View ArticleOne 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…
View ArticleRemarks 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,…
View ArticleYou / 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
View ArticleOne 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)
View ArticleAmerican 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…
View ArticleThe 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…
View ArticleThe 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.…
View ArticleHappy 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
View Article“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
View ArticleFood 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…
View ArticleInnovative 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…
View ArticleOne 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…
View ArticleNipah 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…
View ArticleExperts 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…
View ArticleDr. 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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Please see MONOGRAPH in Veterinaria Italiana
“One Health – One Medicine”: linking human, animal and environmental health
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History of the One Health Initiative team and website (April 2006 through September 2015) and the One Health Initiative website since October 1, 2008 … revised to June 2020 and again to date February 2021
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Vaccines for zoonoses: a One Health paradigm
SciTech Europa Quarterly (March 2018) – Issue 26
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Pan European Networks SciTech Europa Quarterly
SciTech Europa Vaccines for zoonoses: a one Health paradigm – Pages 227-229 (Read PDF) “One of the One Health Initiative team’s co-founders and leaders is an internationally-recognized eminent physician…
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