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Upper Marlboro, MD (December 10, 2024) – Following the recent release of its 2024 interim report to the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore, the Maryland Commission on Public Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 5, with Dr. Oluwatosin Olateju as presiding co-chair.  The final meeting of the year marked another step forward in the…

One Health Connecting human, animal, and environmental health One Health is an approach that recognizes that people’s health is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Although One Health is not new, it has become more important in recent years because many factors have changed interactions between people, animals, plants, and…

“The historic ‘One Health’ liaison between the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Medical Association (AMA) was fostered by collaboration between Drs. Roger Mahr and Ron Davis when they were both serving as Presidents of their respective organisations.”  Photo by Joseph L. Murphy, MD Left to right: the late Ronald M. Davis, MD, President…

“As we move into December with the end of year holidays and the New Year approaching, it is a good time to reflect on what has been achieved to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as well as what challenges should form the focus of next year. The year began with the kick-off meeting in Paris, launching the…

JGPOH Journal of Global, Public and One Health   [Dr. Eliudi S. Eliakimu MD, MPH, Ministry of Health, Health Quality Assurance Unit, P.O.Box 743, Dodoma, The United Republic of Tanzania. Email: eliakimueliudi@yahoo.co.uk et al.] Editorial at the one-year anniversary of the Journal of Global, Public and One Health (JGPOH): Focusing on the survival of planet earth. JGPOH…

The event created connections between researchers and celebrated the One Health initiative, which is a collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and the environment, with the ultimate goal of achieving Soldier readiness and enhancing global health security. “Dr. Katrina Lohan, head of the Coastal Disease Ecology Laboratory, Smithsonian Environmental Research…

”  …  A ‘One Health’ Approach In September 2023, a Council of Canadian Academies expert panel released a report that found 26% of Canada’s 1 million bacterial infections reported in 2018 were resistant to first-line antibiotic treatments. By 2050, that will likely increase to 40%. Globally, AMR could lead to 10 million deaths each year.   Dao…

28 November 2024 13:00 – 14:00 CET  Virtual meeting The Global Early Warning and Prevention System (GLEWS) identifies and monitors disease events, develops epidemiological intelligence for identification and mitigation of risks against emerging, endemic and epidemic diseases, and threats to environmental health and food security. The Tripartite (FAO, WHO and WOAH) collaborate and work together…

22 November 2024 The next Professional Diploma in Travel Health run by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, begins on 6 February 2025 The next Professional Diploma in Travel Health (online) run by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), begins on 6 February 2025. The programme is open to registered doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and travel and…

“One Health” is the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, and our environment. One Health implementation’s raison d’etre is to significantly help protect and/or save untold millions of lives in our generation and for those to come.  Leading past One Medicine/One Health physicians—“Giants”:  Before…

At a glance CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or “H5N1 bird flu,” in dairy cows and other animals in the United States. SEE: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 18, 2024 | Bird Flu…

Campus News • Health & Wellness • Science & Technology Today’s top news from the University of Georgia  The initiative demonstrates the possibilities for interdisciplinary research effort “Researchers from various colleges and schools across the University of Georgia gathered for the inaugural Precision One Health Symposium to hear updates on collaborative research performed under the umbrella of the POH Initiative.…

    e-News Health and Food Safety Directorate General LinkedIn  | X EU One Health Public Health Commission receives scientific advice on One Health approach in the EU The European Commission has today formally received the evidence review report and opinion of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) on One Health governance in the EU. The opinion sets…

California | 2 Weeks | June 22-July 5, 2025 The 2025 Rx One Health Field Institute welcomes you to join us!  Explore California’s vibrant and diverse ecosystems while building One Health skills!  The 2025 theme is Biodiversity Conservation. LEARN about ecosystem health, pathogen transmission, health inequities, epidemiology, disease surveillance, and biodiversity conservation while building critical skills in communications, community…

“To date, JABSOM has sent three medical students and one PhD student to Japan to share their One Health experiences. Together, UH and Fukuoka are creating opportunities for future generations to address shared global challenges and foster interconnected, resilient communities. Read more at JABSOM [One Health Partnerships with Fukuoka, Japan | John A. Burns School of Medicine].” ***___________*** “The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa…

 “… The One Health Approach Another notable topic on the table at the recent UN meeting was the need for a One Health approach, which recognizes that the health of people, animals, plants, and their environments are interdependent. “Now we have all sectors that impact AMR—agriculture, animal, environmental—on board,” said Nyemazi, who leads a WHO AMR…

Newsroom > Press Releases > The Smithsonian’s ‘Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World’ exhibition at Georgia Southern; public invited to attend Nov. 13 opening reception in Statesboro SEE: The Smithsonian’s ‘Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World’ exhibition at Georgia Southern; public invited to attend Nov. 13 opening reception in Statesboro | Newsroom https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/news/2024/11/06/the-smithsonians-outbreak-epidemics-in-a-connected-world-exhibition-at-georgia-southern-public-invited-to-attend-nov-13-opening-reception-in-statesboro/

 November 3, 2024, was One Health Day, bringing attention to the pressing need for collaborative solutions for interdependent human, animal, and environmental health concerns. I’d like to catch up with you today about a component of the FDA’s mission to collaborate across disciplines and sectors to promote the health of humans and animals; and taking…

Dr James Bevan, Medical Doctor and Public Health Registrar who previously worked as a corporate sustainability consultant, shares his views on the need for sustainable healthcare, and why a One Health approach is essential for reducing our environmental impact. SEE: Sustainable healthcare: a human doctor’s call for One Health working https://www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/blog-article/sustainable-healthcare-a-human-doctor-s-call-for-one-health-working/ 

“Today is International “One Health” Day! Observed on November 3, One Health Day emphasises the importance of a One Health approach to address interconnected health threats spanning humans, animals, and the environment. This integrative framework acknowledges that our health is linked to the health of animals and ecosystems. By fostering collaboration across public health, veterinary…