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Bird flu’s growing impact calls for urgent action at international summit

October 20, 2024

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…

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One Health approach to strengthen pandemic prevention and preparedness

October 19, 2024

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…

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One Health: A new definition for a sustainable and healthy future

October 19, 2024

 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…

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Protecting health of humans, animals, plants and environment … [VIA a One Health approach]

October 17, 2024

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…

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Biological control generates ‘desirable outcomes’ within all One Health dimensions, research reveals

October 16, 2024

“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…

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COST Action OneHealthdrugs: NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2024 – END YEAR 2

October 14, 2024

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…

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Passing of 2024 American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS) Physician Gold Headed Cane Awardee Reported by AVOHS President

October 12, 2024

“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…

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FDA commissioner will discuss regulations, research, health challenges

October 12, 2024

“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…

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Coppoc One Health Lecture Brings Princeton Scholar to Purdue to address 21st Century Challenges

October 11, 2024

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…

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AMR in Focus at Africa’s First One Health Congress

October 11, 2024

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…

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Notice: Likely Temporary Disruption of One Health Initiative Postings & Contact Information During Hurricane Milton in Florida (USA)

October 9, 2024

Due to Hurricane Milton’s high potential for regional power outages and the One Health Initiation team’s Contents Management System location in Sarasota, Florida (USA), there will likely be a short-term disruption of One Health News and Publications page postings.   As soon as electrical power is restored the One Health Initiative (OHI) website postings will resume…

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Registration Now Open for FDA 2024 One Health Virtual Symposium |

October 7, 2024

By FDA October 7, 2024 “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is hosting “Paws, Claws, Hooves, Fins, and Feet—Advancements through a One Health Approach,” a virtual One Health symposium on Nov. 19, 2024. The event is open to all members of the veterinary community. The goal of the symposium is to highlight…

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About One Health

October 7, 2024

The One Health concept is a worldwide strategy for expanding interdisciplinary collaborations and communications in all aspects of health care for humans, animals and the environment. The synergism achieved will advance health care for the 21st century and beyond by accelerating biomedical research discoveries, enhancing public health efficacy, expeditiously expanding the scientific knowledge base, and…

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Friday’s Findings – October 11, 2024 | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)

October 5, 2024

“One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems (Adisasmito and others, 2022). It recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and interdependent.  The One Health approach mobilizes multiple sectors,…

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Bangkok Post – Doctor [physician] urges One Health unity

October 3, 2024

“Workers in the fields of environment and health promotion should coordinate on how to better adopt the One Health approach to ensure better outcomes for Thais, a senior physician said. Soawapak Hinjoy, director of the Disease Control Department’s Office of International Cooperation, made this suggestion on Wednesday at “The Climate and Health Regional Dialogue” forum,…

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FOCUS ON: Universities in the Early Decades of the Third Millennium: Saving the World from Itself?

October 3, 2024

SEE: https://www.peah.it/2024/10/focus-on-universities-in-the-early-decades-of-the-third-millennium-saving-the-world-from-itself/ IN A NUTSHELL Editor’s Note As part of a 2020 published book, an abstract here from a chapter entitled ‘Universities in the Early Decades of the Third Millennium: Saving the World from Itself?’ and authored by PEAH acknowledged partner *Dr. George Lueddeke. Recognizing, under One Health perspective, the need to change our worldview…

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One Health Symposium: University of Kentucky – Friday, November 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

SEE: https://www.ca.uky.edu/event/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 speakers, join…

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One Health Briefing on Avian Influenza: Preparedness and Coordinated Response

September 29, 2024

Register here  Tuesday 8 October 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 CEST (Zoom meeting) SEE: One Health Briefing on Avian Influenza: Preparedness and Coordinated Response (fao.org) https://www.fao.org/geneva/events/details/one-health-briefing-on-avian-influenza–preparedness-and-coordinated-response/en

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Remarks by Secretary Xavier Becerra at the 2024 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance | HHS.gov

September 27, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 27, 2024 Contact: HHS Press Office   202-690-6343 media@hhs.gov “… In the U.S., we have been united by our National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria. It promotes a One Health, whole-of-government, and whole-of-society approach. Thanks to the UN Political Declaration commitments we are working more closely with other nations on solutions…

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New Era of One Health Leaders Emerging Internationally – RE: The 8th World One Health Congress

September 26, 2024

A Viewpoint   Historically, seeing the world through a separate prism [“thinking outside the box” and “marching to the beat of a different drummer”], the One Medicine-One Health movement has been led by a significant cadre of extraordinary people, scientists, organizations, and institutions, during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.  The leaders identified in this…

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