One Health Publications

First vaccine to protect adults from Chikungunya | European Medicines Agency (europa.eu)

May 31, 2024

“… Climate change can drive many of the health threats we are facing today. The rise in cases of vector-borne diseases transmitted through mosquitos such as Chikungunya is a clear example of the impact of climate change on health and reinforces the need for a One Health approach. EMA, together with other EU Agencies, has recently published a joint One Health framework for action to support the implementation of One Health in Europe and help build a region better able to prevent, predict, prepare, and respond to emerging public health threats.”

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Early Release – Looking Beyond the Lens of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Africa – Volume 30, Number 7—July 2024 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal – CDC

May 31, 2024

Abstract

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a lethal viral disease that has severe public health effects throughout Africa and a case fatality rate of 10%–40%. CCHF virus was first discovered in Crimea in 1944 and has since caused a substantial disease burden in Africa. The shortage of diagnostic tools, ineffective tick control efforts, slow adoption of preventive measures, and cultural hurdles to public education are among the problems associated with continued CCHF virus transmission. Progress in preventing virus spread is also hampered by the dearth of effective serodiagnostic testing for animals and absence of precise surveillance protocols. Intergovernmental coordination, creation of regional reference laboratories, multiinstitutional public education partnerships, investments in healthcare infrastructure, vaccine development, and a One Health approach are strategic methods for solving prevention challenges. Coordinated efforts and financial commitments are needed to combat Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and improve all-around readiness for newly developing infectious illnesses in Africa.

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Could a Fungal Infection Cause a Future Pandemic? (medscape.com)

May 29, 2024

“… One Health in Fungal Infections

The increasing resistance to antifungals is a clear testament that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected. This is why a multidisciplinary approach that adopts the perspective of One Health is necessary for its management.

“The use of fungicides in agriculture, structurally similar to the azoles used in clinics, generates resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus found in the environment. These fungi in humans can be associated with infections that do not respond to first-line treatment,” explained Dr Carlos Arturo Álvarez, an infectious diseases physician and professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the National University of Colombia.

According to Álvarez, the approach to control them should not only focus on the search for diagnostic methods that allow early detection of antifungal resistance or research on new antifungal treatments. He believes that progress must also be made with strategies that allow for the proper use of antifungals in agriculture.

“Unfortunately, the One Health approach is not yet well implemented in the region, and in my view, there is a lack of articulation in the different sectors. That is, there is a need for true coordination between government offices of agriculture, animal and human health, academia, and international organizations. This is not happening yet, and I believe we are in the initial stage of visibility,” Álvarez opined. …”

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One Health monitoring reveals invasive freshwater snail species, new records, and undescribed parasite diversity in Zimbabwe | Parasites & Vectors | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

May 27, 2024

Abstract

Background

Snail-borne trematodes afflict humans, livestock, and wildlife. Recognizing their zoonotic potential and possible hybridization, a One Health approach is essential for effective control. Given the dearth of knowledge on African trematodes, this study aimed to map snail and trematode diversity, focusing on (i) characterizing gastropod snail species and their trematode parasites, (ii) determining infection rates of snail species as intermediate hosts for medically, veterinary, and ecologically significant trematodes, and (iii) comparing their diversity across endemic regions.

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Antimicrobial Resistance

May 19, 2024

Interview with *Laura H Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP  View bio via Project Save The World with Professor Metta Spencer.

 

*Dr. Kahn is a member and co-founder of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) HEALTH AND AIR QUALITY APPLIED SCIENCES TEAM

May 19, 2024

Connecting NASA Data and Tools with Health and Air Quality Stakeholders

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  *Helena J. Chapman, MD, MPH, PhD – View bio

 Dr. Chapman noted, “The meeting is open to the public and will have recordings posted after the meeting.”

* Member, One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team

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Could the avian flu be our next pandemic threat? – Scope (stanford.edu)

May 15, 2024

Stanford Medicine

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“… This includes taking steps to protect and monitor the health of livestock and the people who care for them through a “One Health approach” — meaning one that fosters collaboration between countries, disciplines, and sectors to prevent disease outbreaks among humans and animals and protect their shared environments. …”

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A Legacy of Vaccine Innovations – UConn Today

May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD – College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

A Legacy of Vaccine Innovations

In honor of World Vaccine Day and CAHNR’s 10th Anniversary of Health, take a moment to learn about some of the College’s contributions to ensuring public health through the development of novel vaccines and vaccine research

“…  This concept, termed One Health by the CDC, is at the heart of the work done in the department, where there is constant overlap between research focused on animals and humans. …”

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Building Trust Through Transparency in Biorisk Management – NYAS

May 14, 2024

New York Academy of Sciences

Our mission aligns with the One Health approach, which optimizes the health of people, animals, and ecosystems, and recognizes the interdependence …

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Safeguarding Against H5N1 Influenza Spillover: Protecting Human, Animal, and Environmental Health (infectioncontroltoday.com)

May 11, 2024

Discover strategies to combat H5N1 influenza spillover in cattle, emphasizing collaborative efforts to ensure the safety of human, animal, and environmental well-being.

 

“In the face of complex health challenges, the One Health approach is an example of collaboration and innovation, intertwining human, animal, and environmental health perspectives. Gregory C. Gray, MD, MPH, a proponent of this approach, illuminated its benefits in the context of avian flu or H5N1.

 

Gray is the Robert E. Shope, MD, professor in infectious disease epidemiology in the Departments of Internal Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Microbiology & Immunology, Global Health & Emerging Diseases at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.

 

“Whenever we encounter complex problems that require multiple disciplines, professionals, and institutions, One Health is a great way to go,” Gray told Infection Infection Control Today® (ICT®) in an exclusive interview.  …”

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World Veterinary Association (WVA) Newsletter April 2024 – President’s Message

May 10, 2024

Dr. de Jong

John de Jong, DVM, President

President’s Message 

Colleagues and Friends,
It is my humbling honor to write to you all for the first time in my new role as your President of the WVA! I envision great things ahead for us and for our profession as we work collaboratively to improve animal health and also the health of humans and the environment. It is my goal for us to be more visible and transparent than ever before as we protect and promote our profession. It is up to us to advocate for veterinarians and veterinary medicine to governments, regulatory authorities, and the public at large to better understand the breadth and depth of what we do!

 

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