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“... This project will thus mark a pivotal step in fully implementing the One Health approach in the Philippines. One Health is a framework that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. It is crucial because diseases don’t respect borders—whether geographical, species, or ecological. By fostering collaboration across sectors, from agriculture to health and environmental management, One Health approach helps to better detect, prevent, and respond to health threats like zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, and transboundary animal diseases. Ultimately, One Health is not just about addressing health risks but about building a resilient system that protects the well-being of people, animals, and ecosystems alike. ...”

“... For us, this is just the beginning. Now is the time for all sectors—government, private industry, and civil society—to rally behind this momentum and invest in sustainable, resilient systems that will protect our future. We must scale up our efforts to integrate One Health principles and the Sustainable Development Goals of the Agenda 2030 across all levels, strengthen partnerships, and secure more innovative funding to face the evolving threats to human, animal, and environmental health. The success of this project shows what is possible when we act collectively, but the real test will be our ability to sustain and expand this progress for generations to come, leaving no one behind.”

Dr.Lionel Dabbadie is the FAO Representative in the Philippines.

ECTAD is the unit of FAO founded in 2004 and established in the Philippines in 2022 that implements relevant initiatives in attaining economic, social, and health security from TADs and other health threats.

SEE: Leveraging One Health To Build A Resilient Philippines | Journal Online

https://journal.com.ph/leveraging-one-health-to-build-a-resilient-philippines/