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“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…

“…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

“… 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…

“…  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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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…

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…

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…

“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…

  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…

FAYETTEVILLE — As highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to infect more than just birds, scientists and industry professionals want to prevent it from infecting more species and continuing to impact animal and human health, the environment and the economy. … “The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has naturally been able to adapt to species that…

This COAG side event provides a forum to gather expert opinion on key strategic approaches as well as share good practices through ongoing initiatives that aim to effectively manage zoonotic disease risks and prevention of pandemic threats at the animal source through the One Health approach within the frameworks of FAO Sustainable Livestock Transformation and…

 Box 1. One Health definition and key underlying principles Definition One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It recognizes the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and interdependent. The approach mobilizes…

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control – An agency of the European Union In the age of climate change, five EU agencies – the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Environment Agency (EEA), work…

“New CABI-led research has revealed that biological control generates “desirable outcomes” within all One Health dimensions—mitigating global change issues such as chemical pollution, biocide resistance, biodiversity loss, and habitat destruction.” … … “Framing biological control in a One Health context helps to unite medical and veterinary personnel, ecologists, conservationists and agricultural professionals in a joint…

NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2024 FROM: https://onehealthinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NEWSLETTER-OCTOBER-2024.pdf SEE page 12 and 13-NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2024 – END YEAR 2 Prof. Professor Rohini R. Roopnarine, (St. George’s University of Grenada, WI) PROFESSOR ROHINI R. ROOPNARINE, DVM, M.PHIL, EdD, MRCVS (UK), Diplomate (Hon.) AVES/AVOHS, Member, National Academies of Practice ( Vet. Med), Course Director, Veterinary Epidemiology & Public Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, True Blue campus, St. George’s…

“Dr. [Ade] Ojeniyi recently retired as Chief Physician and Medical Consultant at Copenhagen’s National University Hospital and holds various appointments at Denmark’s University Teaching Hospitals. One area of Dr. Ojeniyi’s work in recent years has been focused on drug addiction and HIV/AIDS-infected narcotic addicts. He has gravitated toward contributing his expertise and compassion to this…

“Speakers will consider persistent factors that challenge health outcomes in the United States, including those prevalent in rural communities. Those challenges highlight the concept of One Health, which connects the health of the planet with that of humans, including sustainable food production, antimicrobial resistance and emergent threats that may cross to humans.” SEE: FDA commissioner will…

College of Veterinary Medicine News Home / Research / One Health / Coppoc One Health Lecture Brings Princeton Scholar to Purdue to address 21st Century Challenges Friday, October 11, 2024 Dr. Laura Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP Each year, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine brings a leading One Health scholar to campus to address vital health issues from a…

News / Africa CDC News Cape Town hosted the first World One Health Congress in Africa, where Africa CDC led a well-attended side event on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a rapidly growing health threat across the continent. AMR occurs when microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—resist treatment. In many African countries, the unchecked sale and misuse of antibiotics for…