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Collaborative approach (“One Health”) to public health – ILLINOIS (USA)

February 26, 2025

SPRINGFIELD — With more than 60% of infectious diseases in humans originating from animals, State Senator Julie Morrison is working to address public health challenges in Illinois through improved collaboration between health care professionals, veterinarians and environmental experts. “The well-being of people, animals and our environment are all interconnected,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Through improved…

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SIGA Creates One Health Indigenous Fellowship – Indian Gaming

February 24, 2025

“… By integrating financial support, work placements, and mentorship opportunities, the initiative will equip participants with the tools to pursue careers in One Health – a multidisciplinary approach recognizing the inter-connectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. …”   “SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN – The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has committed $50,000 to the Vaccine and…

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Healthcare Emergency in U.S. and the World – February 2025

February 22, 2025

The U.S. Public Health infrastructure is being rapidly dismantled by governmental political leaders , e.g., the current hamstringing of CDC and strangulation of scientific data release to professionals charged with producing and implementing action plans to combat communicable diseases, pandemics, etc.  Without a viable substructure foundation, albeit imperfect, the previous safety net is effectively emasculated,…

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RDAR Delivers Multi-Million Dollar Investment to make One Health Solutions A Reality | Farms.com

February 21, 2025

Farms.com Home  › News  “RDAR, a leading driver of results-driven agriculture research in Canada, and Genome Alberta are pleased to announce the approval of approximately $3.3 million in funding for several important One Health projects. One Health recognizes the intrinsic link between the health of people, animals, and the environment. This approach is essential for anticipating, preventing,…

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 A Plea to Governmental Leaders and their Constituents: “Save the integrity of USA Public Health” – February 2025

February 19, 2025

ALL: Please disseminate widely! ___________  A Plea to Governmental Leaders and their Constituents: “Save the integrity of USA Public Health”    One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team Mission Statement – One Health Initiative https://onehealthinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/A-Plea-to-Governmental-Leaders-and-their-Constituents-to-Save-the-integrity-of-USA-World-Public-Health-FEBRUARY-2025.pdf   The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program, established in 1951, has evolved into…

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Amazing, Innovative One Health Oriented Company

February 18, 2025

“US Biologic is a biotechnology product commercialization company producing orally delivered vaccines. The company has developed a Lyme disease vaccine and is working on a chewable flu vaccine, which US Biologic indicates can be reformulated for multiple species. Its LymeShield System, including an oral wildlife vaccine, has already launched.” The One Health Initiative Autonomous pro…

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Kentucky One Health Conference, Lexington, Kentucky – March 5, 2025

February 17, 2025

The Kentucky One Health Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM in Lexington, KY and virtually. The conference’s theme is “Overcoming Barriers to Healthcare in Humans and Animals”. Conference details The conference will be held in Lexington, KY and virtually. The conference will take place from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. The conference’s…

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DOGE —CDC ‘disease detectors’ among hundreds fired as Trump administration ramps up agency cuts

February 17, 2025

“Even if EIS was spared, there are multiple other fellowships that were not, and that’s a pipeline for the next generation of CDC leaders,” the senior official said. “We’re being cut off at the knees. It is going to cripple public health for decades.” An evolving story… DOGE  —  CDC ‘disease detectors’ among hundreds fired as…

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NEW YORK (AP): CDC set to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump administration probationary job cuts

February 15, 2025

”Historically CDC has been seen as a global leader on disease control and a reliable source of health information, boasting some of the top experts in the world.” Feb 14, 2025 “NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 1,300 probationary employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — roughly one-tenth of the agency’s workforce —…

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Center for One Health Research-University of Alaska: 2025 One Health One Future Conference (May 28-30, Fairbanks AK)

February 14, 2025

The Center for One Health Research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is delighted to host the 2025 One Health One Future Conference at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks Alaska this May 28-30. This conference is expected to be the largest circumpolar One Health Conference held in the United States in 2025, with participation anticipated from across…

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USAID funding freeze disrupts global tuberculosis control efforts | CIDRAP

February 14, 2025

“The Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid delivered through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the subsequent shutdown and dismantling of the agency altogether, has sent shockwaves throughout the community of people working on tuberculosis (TB) treatment, diagnosis, and prevention. The 90-day funding freeze, which sources tell CIDRAP News came with no warning…

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One Health Speaks Truth to All Listening – Impakter

February 11, 2025

                            A plea for sanity “The One Health Approach can be defined as “the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, plants and our environment,” which will “help protect and/or save untold millions of lives in our generation and for those to come.” The One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono…

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Renowned Physician Interventional Cardiologist Endorses One Health Concept

February 10, 2025

SEE: Renowned Physician Interventional Cardiologist Endorses One Health Concept September 5, 2017 The One Health Concept: How Multidisciplinary Training and Collaboration Leads to Major Advances in Health Care

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Trump taps Gerald Parker to be new head of pandemic office as bird flu threat grows – CBS News (USA)

February 7, 2025

“President Trump has selected Gerald Parker, a veterinarian and former top-ranking federal health official, to head the White House’s pandemic office, two U.S. officials tell CBS News. Congress created the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy after the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of one of the lessons learned from the outbreak, the…

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Country visit to Sweden to discuss antimicrobial resistance issues based on a One Health approach

February 6, 2025

In September 2024, ECDC and the European Commission visited Sweden to review its national strategy against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Sweden boasts some of the lowest AMR levels in Europe, achieved through a One Health approach involving human, animal, and environmental sectors. Effective coordination and broad awareness campaigns have been key to its success. The national…

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Case Study: Bartonella, Babesia Co-Infection in Family Associated with Neurological Illnesses | NC State News (USA)

February 5, 2025

 “In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that included neurological symptoms were co-infected with both several Bartonella species and Babesia divergens-like MO-1. The study presents more evidence of these co-infections in humans and further support for stealth Babesia and Bartonella pathogens as a cause or cofactor in neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms. …” …

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#2 One Medicine-One Health Landmark Historical Leaders

February 3, 2025

Alexander Langmuir, MD, MPH (Creator of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service) “Langmuir established the EIS program as an early warning system against biologic warfare. EIS officers then and now are physicians, veterinarians, nurses, and health scientists who serve 2-year assignments.”  https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/144/Supplement_8/S47/110320 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4550144/.   D.A.Henderson, MD, MPH (leader of the worldwide smallpox eradication program)  Professor of…

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Who coined the term “One Health”? Cooperation amid the siloization – PMC

February 3, 2025

SEE: Who coined the term “One Health”? Cooperation amid the siloization – PMC   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10831148/

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Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day Celebrated January 30th Every Year

January 30, 2025

“As we celebrate Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day on 30th January every year, it is important to recognize the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health in tackling these diseases within the One Health concept. The theme for World NTD Day 2025, “Unite. Act. Eliminate NTDs.”, highlights the importance of ensuring inclusive access to healthcare and adopting holistic strategies…

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One Health: EU agencies unite to tackle azole fungicide resistance in Aspergillus fungi

January 30, 2025

30 January 2025 The extensive use of azole fungicides (azoles), particularly in some agricultural and horticultural practices, can increase the risk of Aspergillus fungi developing resistance to essential antifungal treatments. This significant finding is highlighted in a report by the five EU health and environment agencies, with support from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre…

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