One Health News

Media release Washington, D.C. 14 April 2023 An arrangement between the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, and United States Department for Health and Human Services seeks to establish a more collaborative approach to strengthening health systems and services across regions.   SEE: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/14-04-2023-new-transatlantic-partnership-to-address-post-pandemic-global-health-priorities-and-challenges “The partnership will cement collaboration across a…

Interview with the Co-founder of the One Health Initiative, Pages 7-9. Official Journal of The World Medical Association, Inc. Nr. 1, April 2023, Vol. 69 VIEW PUBLICATION

HEALTHCARE The Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Local Development participated in preparing the document, Egypt launches One Health National Strategic Framework 2023-2027 (zawya.com) SEE: https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/north-africa/egypt-launches-one-health-national-strategic-framework-2023-2027-gu6fr9yi “… According to the Health Ministry, the One Health approach recognizes the close connection between human, animal and environmental health, and aims for joint action between these sectors…

Vol. 69 Official Journal of The World Medical Association, Inc.  –  Nr. 1, April 2023 SEE Interview with the Co-founder of the One Health Initiative, Pages 7-9. World Medical Association Journal (WMA)_2023_01_final.pdf (wma.net) https://www.wma.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WMJ_2023_01_final.pdf  World Medical Journal 2023 WMJ_2023_01

Speakers discuss health access, global health change “ … Keynote speaker Jorge Osorio, Director of the Global Health Institute and a professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, spoke about the different One Health Centers around the globe, what current research is going on at…

SEE: https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/03/1135162 “… ‘One Health’ response to zoonotic threat  The Marburg virus is transmitted to people from fruit bats, and Tedros called the outbreaks “another reminder” of the interconnectedness of human, animal and planet health, which required a holistic approach. “A ‘One Health’ approach will be essential for preventing viruses from spilling over from animals to humans,”…

SEE: https://www.iucn.org/news/202303/strong-regional-commitment-one-health-approach-central-asia “ … National authorities, international partners and key stakeholders on various levels hope to build on the achievements and efforts made by now, aiming to improve national policy frameworks for effective area-based conservation in accordance with the One Health approach, and aligned with the new Global Biodiversity Framework. …” “ … The initial…

Recent international health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, mpox, Ebola outbreaks and continued threats of other zoonotic diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, as well as ecosystem degradation and climate change clearly demonstrate the need for resilient health systems and accelerated action. One Health is seen as the main approach for tackling these pressing and…

UN officials call for holistic health approach amid crises | The Manila Times SEE: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/28/news/world/un-officials-call-for-holistic-health-approach-amid-crises/1884685 “FOUR United Nations agencies on Monday called for global action to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment as part of a new “One Health” approach. This, after the heads of the Food and Agriculture Organization…

“One Health is seen as the main approach for tackling these pressing and complex challenges facing our society.”    27 March 2023   Joint News Release  SEE: https://www.who.int/news/item/27-03-2023-quadripartite-call-to-action-for-one-health-for-a-safer-world Rome/Paris/Geneva/Nairobi  Recent international health emergencies such as COVID-19 pandemic, mpox, Ebola outbreaks, and continued threats of other zoonotic diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenges, as well as…

One Health Publications Origin of Covid: A Mystery Resolved? – Impakter This week news came out that a French scientist had “discovered” genetic data from the Wuhan market where wildlife is sold, pointing to a possible “natural spillover” from animals rather than a “lab leak”; what if both theories were correct? Here are the facts…

… benefit from sustainable and equal medical progress, but not at the expense of an animal’s life, also known as One Medicine or One Health. SEE: https://www.dvm360.com/view/humanimal-trust-podcast-showcases-one-medicine-topics    

SEE: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/healthy-planet-healthy-people-new-unesco-online-course-focuses-one-health-approach-biosphere 10 March 2023 Summary Register now! Conserving biodiversity is an imperative for global health Biosphere reserves, collaboration platforms to implement One Health The risk of pandemics is rising, with five new emergent diseases discovered each year. Our unchanged pattern of biodiversity habitat destruction has led to a 30% upsurge in emerging diseases since…

“ … it is also highly encouraging that there is a section dedicated to One Health. …  It will be vitally important that the treaty takes One Health, at an operational level, to mean more than surveillance, if it is to meaningfully help prevent future pandemics.  …” SEE: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(23)00030-X/fulltext “… The INB has published its initial…

SEE: World can learn from digital systems India has created for health care, Bill Gates says | Mint  [https://www.livemint.com/news/india/world-can-learn-from-digital-systems-india-has-created-for-health-care-bill-gates-says-11677902929270.html] ‘The digitisation of the system was effective; the public communication was quite effective,’ the billionaire said in an interview with Hindustan Times “I’m very pleased to see that India has a One Health initiative that says…

SEE: WORLD MEDICAL JOURNAL_2022_04 [Pages 89 – 99]

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is world-famous for its excellence in emerging infectious disease research and training. We are looking for new team members who have a passion to protect the world against today’s and tomorrow’s emerging infectious disease threats. If you want to make the world a better place by fighting these…

“The UW Department of Global Health (DGH) is seeking a transformative leader to serve as the new Chair. The Department bridges the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all 16 UW schools and colleges. The leader of DGH is expected to support the mission of improving…

The theme of the module was ‘Outbreak Preparedness’- a very timely topic. We all know that outbreaks or events involving new or re-emerging zoonoses can occur anytime and everywhere. The One Health concept recognises that human health is tightly connected to the health of animals and the environment. Therefore, strengthening the human-veterinary collaboration is essential…

Favourable government initiatives in the developing countries will … Brazil through its integrative ‘One Health‘ initiative aims to achieve …SEE: https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/qm-pr/5875991769844598 ” … Growing International Collaborations to Tackle Biological Threats     __________________ The 2023-24 Budget: Health Workforce Budget Solutions – Legislative Analyst’s Office Legislative Analyst’s Office – CA.gov Health Workforce Initiatives in 2022-23 Budget Package … planned spending on one health workforce initiative focused on increasing…