One Health News

The Smithsonian’s ‘Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World’ exhibition at Georgia Southern; public invited to attend Nov. 13 opening reception in Statesboro

November 7, 2024

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/

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One Health Day – By: Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of Food and Drugs

November 6, 2024

 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…

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Sustainable healthcare: a human doctor’s call for One Health working

November 5, 2024

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/ 

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One health, one future – The Fiji Times

November 4, 2024

“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…

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Investing in One Health: Turning vision into action on the ground

November 3, 2024

(VAN) According to Dr. Hung Nguyen, Leader of the Health Program at ILRI and leader of the CGIAR initiative on One Health, multisectoral cooperation is key to implementing the One Health approach more effectively across countries. Multisectoral cooperation to eliminate ‘gaps’ in implementing the One Health initiative ILRI expert discusses advancing One Health from the…

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Happy One Health Day / Winner – Bossart Memorial Scholarship 2024

November 3, 2024

November 3 Happy One Health Day 2024 from the One Health Commission www.onehealthday.org SEE: https://conta.cc/3YOvf5V

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ONE HEALTH DAY – November 3, 2024

November 1, 2024

One | One Health Day global One Health Community One Health Commission One Health Initiative  SEE: https://www.onehealthday.com/

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University of Guelph (U of G’s) One Health Institute Celebrates One Health Day

November 1, 2024

 “Nov. 3 marks One Health Day, an annual international campaign that celebrates the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. The One Health approach mobilizes multiple sectors, disciplines and communities to work together to foster well-being and tackle threats to health and ecosystems, while addressing the collective need…

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Quadripartite partners organize High-Level One Health Meeting in collaboration with the Brazil’s Ministry of Health at the G20 Summit

November 1, 2024

“Rome/Nairobi/Geneva/Paris, 1 November 2024 -The Quadripartite collaboration on One Health – comprising the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) – co-organized the G20 High-Level Meeting on One Health on 30 October 2024. This event featured…

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One Health Symposium: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (USA) – November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

Home » One Health Symposium One Health Symposium To celebrate International One Health Day, the Gatton Foundation One Health Grand Challenge team is pleased to invite you to the One Health Symposium on Friday, November 1, 2024. The event aims to inform the University of Kentucky community and Kentucky residents about One Health. Hear from featured…

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Exotic Virus Discovered in Florida Rodent with Human ‘Spillover’ Risk – Newsweek

October 30, 2024

“Abrand new virus, which may be able to jump to humans, has been detected in a mouse in Florida. The virus is a type of jeilongvirus, which have previously only been found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. This new virus—named Gainesville rodent jeilongvirus 1—marks the first time that a virus of this type…

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Bangkok Post – SEAOHUN 2024 Highlights Global Health’s Interconnected Future

October 30, 2024

“…SEAOHUN will continue to play an essential role in building a knowledgeable and skilled workforce for One Health across Southeast Asia, strengthening networks and driving the next generation of health security.” SEE: Bangkok Post – SEAOHUN 2024 Highlights Global Health’s Interconnected Future https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/2891647/seaohun-2024-highlights-global-healths-interconnected-future

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Leveraging One Health To Build A Resilient Philippines

October 29, 2024

“… 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…

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Kansas-State (USA) professor Richt elected to National Academy of Medicine |

October 28, 2024

“…  New academy members are selected each year from a list of nominees. Members are chosen based on their professional qualifications and accomplishments as shown through their publications and research grants.  *Richt was elected for “being a pioneer in infectious diseases of ‘One Health’ importance.” According to the academy announcement, his prolific basic and translational…

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For Historical Perspective of One Health NEWS/PUBLICATIONS documentation – See Archived and Current One Health Initiative websites

October 26, 2024

Current OHI website: https://www.onehealthinitiative.com  Archived OHI website: www.archive.onehealthinitiative.com

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Webinar – One WHO for One Health: Tackling health challenges through a holistic lens

October 26, 2024

8 November 2024 14:00 – 15:30 CET  Virtual meeting “Capitilizing on One Health Day, the OHI team is planning a series of webinars to showcase One Health in practice among different stakeholder groups. By bringing key stakeholders together to share their experience, we hope the webinar series can facilitate strengthened understanding of the importance of…

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One Health governance in the European Union – Scientific Advice Mechanism

October 24, 2024

The Group of Chief Scientific Advisors has been asked to make evidence-based policy recommendations to support the EU’s position on One Health. “One Health is defined by the United Nations as “an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems. It recognises [that] the health of…

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FAO Participates in World One Health Congress  | The Development Law Service | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

October 24, 2024

The Development Law Service FAO Participates in World One Health Congress 23/10/2024 The Development Law Service (LEGN) recently took part in the prestigious 8th edition of the World One Health Congress (WOHC) in Cape Town, South Africa between 18 and 21 September. This event was a critical milestone in advancing One Health and strengthening agrifood…

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The United States, Canada, and Mexico Unveil Efforts to Strengthen Regional Health Security [“through One Health approach”]

October 24, 2024

“Today, following through on the commitments made at the 2021 and 2023 North American Leaders’ Summits (NALS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of State (State), Agriculture (USDA), and Homeland Security (DHS), and their respective counterparts in Mexico and Canada, released the North American Preparedness for Animal…

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Pandemic Prevention Leadership Initiative (PPLI) – newly launched website with profiles of all the fellows

October 21, 2024

  SEE: WCS One World One Health Home Page Fellow Profile (wcs.org)   Provided by: *Dibesh Karmacharya, PhD, Regional Project Coordinator, Pandemic Prevention Leadership Initiative (PPLI), Wildlife Conservation Society- Health, E: dkarmacharya@wcs.org, W: +977-9851110329 *Dr. Karmacharya holds a degree in Conservation Biology from Wayne State College, USA, and a PhD in Conservation and Microbiome Genetics from Griffith University, Australia. He…

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