One Health News

Across the Federal Government, we’re driving innovation to stop the spread of screwworm and ensure we have the tools we need to fight the pest. New World Screwworm Grand Challenge SEE: Innovation and Research To Stop Screwworm | Screwworm.gov https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm/innovation-research

At a glance The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal. Spreading diseases like dengue, West Nile, Zika, chikungunya, malaria, and lymphatic filariasis, the mosquito kills more people than any other creature in the world. CDC is committed to providing scientific leadership in fighting these diseases, at home and around the world. SEE: https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/impact/fighting-the-worlds-deadliest-animal.html

SEE: https://impakter.com/one-health-could-remedy-americas-public-health-ignominy/

 Nationwide council aligns ministries and regions to coordinate One Health plans on zoonoses, resistance, and climate risks   “The government is fully launching an infectious disease response system based on “One Health,” which integrates the management of people, animals, and the environment. To respond to complex infectious disease threats such as climate change, zoonoses, and…

“…This work is powered by world-class research infrastructure found at only a handful of institutions nationwide. Together these facilities exemplify MSU’s “One Team, One Health” vision — a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach that brings together expertise from various fields that include human medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, plant science, environmental science and engineering. This collaboration across…

Remarkable effort and a wonderful example of cooperation across medical and veterinary sciences  Thomas P. Monath, MD HOUSTON – July 28, 2026 – After more than 15 years of collaborative research, Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and Houston Zoo have reached a major milestone in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), publishing the first peer-reviewed evidence…

The current Cyclospora outbreak exposes the consequences of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda for food safety, zoonotic diseases, life-protecting vaccinations, childhood chronic disease, obesity, and other public health challenges in the United States — an agenda that appears inescapable for the duration of the Trump administration SEE: https://impakter.com/how-americas-public-health-cuts-fueled-the-cyclospora-outbreak/…

SEE: WHO EMRO – WHO and FAO launch One Health Capacity-Building Programme to strengthen preparedness for future health threats https://www.emro.who.int/yemen/news/who-and-fao-launch-one-health-capacity-building-programme-to-strengthen-preparedness-for-future-health-threats.html

College News – University of Kentucky Helmy is leading a comprehensive One Health initiative to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the most pressing challenges facing … SEE: https://news.mgcafe.uky.edu/article/bill-gatton-foundation-professorships-2026-announced

Conceptually, a One Health approach could remedy portions of the current public health crisis in the U.S. created by Robert … Read moreDetails

“… “Veterinarians are broadly trained in biomedical and health sciences, and that gives them a competitive edge in conducting biomedical research, particularly One Health research and comparative medicine,” Meng said. “Many spontaneous animal diseases, like cancers including osteosarcoma, melanoma, and glioma, also occur in humans. Many infectious diseases in animals also affect humans, causing similar diseases.…

Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Stroud, Executive Director of the One Health Commission. As global health challenges become increasingly interconnected, the integration of social sciences into the One Health approach is more important than ever. In this inspiring session, Dr. Stroud will discuss how social scientists contribute to making One Health thinking, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making the…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the University of Texas Medical Branch are pleased to announce the 2026 Achieving Data Quality and Integrity in Clinical Trials Involving High Consequence Pathogens course. This free education opportunity will take place Tuesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Galveston, Texas. A virtual option is…

“… The Arctic is currently facing conflating challenges – sea levels rising, permafrost thawing and many other environmental and social changes – resulting in the destabilization of communities and existing infrastructure. Legal frameworks rooted in One Health can provide the backbone for designing systems that can deal with constant changing conditions found in the Arctic.…

July 8, 2026 For Immediate Release Launch 11th Annual One Health Day – 2026 Officially celebrated November 3 each year One Health Day is your opportunity to help the public understand what One Health is all about and to share information about One Health issues in your region. And Announcing The 2025 One Health Day…

 The initiative will strengthen coordination among the members of the global Quadripartite Alliance in the Americas (FAO, WOAH, PAHO/WHO, and UNEP) and regional partners (IICA and OIRSA) to work together and support countries in addressing health threats that simultaneously affect people, animals, plants, and the environment through the One Health approach. “July 6, 2026 (PANAFTOSA/VPH-PAHO/WHO)…

Update RE: See: REMINDER:  Egyptian Alliance of One Health (EAOHS) International One Health Educational Course: 23–24 November 2026 – One Health Initiative https://onehealthinitiative.com/reminder-egyptian-alliance-of-one-health-eaohs-international-one-health-educational-course-23-24-november-2026/   Provided by: Prof. Fatma Amer President, Egyptian Alliance of One Health – Sharkya (EAOHS) Course Director Why Should Veterinarians Attend? Veterinarians are key leaders in One Health, playing a vital role…

Between the 19th and 22nd of June, Semmelweis University hosted the EUniWell Summer School Future of Well-Being: One Health Perspectives and Co-Creation.    “ … Bringing together 15 students representing eight different nationalities, the program created a unique international learning environment centered around one of EUniWell’s thematic priorities: the One Health approach. As the first EUniWell initiative dedicated…

25 June 2026  “In April, leaders from academia, government and international organizations gathered in Lyon, France, alongside the One Health Festival to strengthen global collaboration on One Health learning and capacity-building. The meeting produced clear calls to action: to move beyond awareness-raising to practical, scalable implementation, and to prioritize investment in people and cross-sector partnerships…

“Operationalizing One Health for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infection Prevention and Control, Climate Resilience, and Pandemic Preparedness” EAOHS Course Registration Link: https://iso-soft.uk/eaohs/ Format: International online educational course Accreditation: American Association of Continuing Medical Education (AACME) – 12 Credit Hours The course aims to bring together healthcare professionals, physicians, veterinarians, microbiologists, environmental scientists, public health experts, students, and early-career…