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“DENVER — Today, to celebrate national One Health Day, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance interagency cooperation and information sharing in the spirit of the "One Health" approach. This agreement establishes protocols for a more efficient and effective response to issues at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.

The One Health Initiative recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and ecosystems are closely linked and interdependent. One Health calls for the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally, to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment.

"Colorado is leading the way in expanding collaborative approaches to health, and this One Health MOU is a great example of just that," said Governor Polis. "Bringing together experts from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Public Health and Environment, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, we are building a stronger and healthier Colorado for everyone, both human and animal. The nexus between animal health and human health is strong, and by working together we can advance both."  ...”

SEE: Colorado Agencies Sign Landmark One Health Agreement to Protect Public, Animal, and Environmental Health | Colorado Governor Jared Polis

https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/colorado-agencies-sign-landmark-one-health-agreement-protect-public-animal-and-environmental