One Health Publications

Provided to the One Health Initiative team/website October 13, 2024 by:

Prof Nitish C Debnath, PhD 

National Coordinator,

One Health Bangladesh

Cell: 01712079147

www.onehealthbd.org

“… Among these projects are efforts aimed at strengthening pandemic prevention and response capabilities focusing on surveillance, laboratories and workforce with applying a One Health approach, a comprehensive approach that considers human, animal, and environmental health. These will significantly bolster the continent’s preparedness for future health crises. …”

Abstract

One Health aims to achieve optimal health outcomes for people, animals, plants, and shared environments. We describe a multisector effort to understand and mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk to humans via the spread among and between captive and wild white-tailed deer. We first framed a One Health problem with three governance sectors that manage captive deer, wild deer populations, and public health. The problem framing included identifying fundamental objectives, causal chains for transmission, and management actions. We then developed a dynamic model that linked deer herds and simulated SARS-CoV-2. Next, we evaluated management alternatives for their ability to reduce SARS-CoV-2 spread in white-tailed deer. We found that single-sector alternatives reduced transmission, but that the best-performing alternative required collaborative actions among wildlife management, agricultural management, and public health agencies. Here, we show quantitative support that One Health actions outperform single-sector responses, but may depend on coordination to track changes in this evolving system.

“…   “A One Health approach makes public health sense, economic sense and common sense….It’s obvious that we can only protect and promote the health of humans by protecting and promoting the health of animals, and the planet on which all life depends”. – Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General …”

ResearchSmart Health

The One Health theme is a comprehensive research approach that aims to combat and control communicable diseases that threaten Saudi Arabia. The One Health concept integrates human, animal and environmental well-being, linked by microbiomes vital for ecosystem functionality. Healthy microbiomes support balanced ecosystems and reduce pollutants, positively impacting human health while contributing to biotechnological advances. Severe imbalances precipitate pandemics and exacerbate antimicrobial resistance (AMR), threatening the health advances of Saudi Arabia, the region and the planet. The One Health theme will use this approach to monitor ecosystems and ameliorate imbalances, defending Saudi Arabia against emerging microbial- and chemical-associated health threats that will become increasingly prevalent due to climate change, anthropogenic activities and increased global travel.

To achieve this goal, the theme will tap into the multidisciplinary expertise of the KAUST faculty directly associated with One Health, as well as the cross-sectional expertise of the entire KCSH to develop a well-rounded national defense security toolbox. This toolbox will incorporate state-of-the-art detection capabilities, epidemiology modeling and predictive tools for managing biological threats, such as communicable disease vectors, and chemical threats such as air pollution. In addition, One Health will develop the first microbial vault in Saudi Arabia, which collates valuable microbial isolates that can become a source of probiotics and postbiotics for environmental remediation and public health protection. …”

A survey conducted over more than 2 years among dog and cat owners and veterinarians in ten countries once again demonstrates the positive impact of pets on the health of their owners. The higher the attachment bond, the less careful the owners are about the price of veterinary care.

A keynote presentation from Dr. Laura H. Kahn , the co-founder of the One Health Initiative. Dr. Kahn will share how the One Health approach can …

“This year’s Tick Academy will take place Oct. 16-17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern.

Once a year, the Tick IPM Working Group hosts the event, which is an opportunity for researchers, educators, students, public health professionals, pest control professionals, public-space managers and citizen scientists interested in learning more about what they can do to stop the spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases in their communities. …”

This year’s Tick Academy includes:

A keynote presentation from Dr. Laura H. Kahn, the co-founder of the One Health Initiative. Dr. Kahn will share how the One Health approach can improve management of ticks and tick-borne diseases by facilitating collaboration between human, animal, environmental, and ecosystem health professionals.

Recognizing there is a close, interdependent relationship among the health of humans, wildlife, and the environment is critical to informing care.

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The Fogarty International Center and its NIH partners invest in research on a variety of topics vital to global health. For each of these global health research topics, find an in-depth collection of news, resources and funding from Fogarty, the NIH, other U.S. government agencies, nongovernmental organizations and others.

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 interactive poster sessions and participate in a roundtable discussion while learning how One Health improves the health of people, animals and the environment.

Learn More and register

Agenda

This event will be held in person and via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided to those who register.

8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Morning Sessions at the Gluck Auditorium
12:30-3:45 p.m. | Lunch, Poster Sessions & Roundtable Discussion at the E.S. Good Barn

Details

“This has culminated in a “one health” crisis affecting all facets of life.”

… health but also on livestock and the economy at large. The … This has culminated in a “one health” crisis affecting all facets of life.

Superbugs could devastate global livestock. We need urgent collective action. (thehill.com)

The Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health is excited to offer up to two PhD fellowships focused on wildlife health. These fellowships are awarded through the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Biomedical & Biological Sciences (BBS) PhD Program. Students pursuing a PhD or DVMs seeking a PhD who complete the first year of the program and successfully match with a wildlife health faculty mentor following laboratory/program rotations will be eligible for appointment to the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Graduate Fellowship.

This prestigious fellowship provides up to five years of support, beginning in the summer of the first year of study. To be considered, essays for the Yang fellowship must be submitted along with the BBS PhD Program application by December 1st! Learn more: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/biomedical-biological-sciences-bbs-phd-program/research-areas/wildlife-conservation.

Provided to the One Health Initiative team by:

Steven A. Osofsky, DVM

Jay Hyman Professor of Wildlife Health & Health Policy

Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Director,  Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health

Director, AHEAD Program

s.osofsky@cornell.edu

wildlife.cornell.edu

cornell-ahead.org

https://wildlife.cornell.edu/people/steve-osofsky

@WildlifeCornell

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AT the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), global leaders have adopted a pivotal declaration.

“…FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu stated that the intersectoral challenge of AMR demands a One Health systems approach backed by robust global governance. “Sustainable financing is essential to support our priorities and targets. Our health depends on safe, nutritious food and food security hinges on resilient agrifood systems,” he declared. …”

“… Through the LGHS project, USAID provides local partners in Zambia with grants and technical assistance (TA) in prioritized technical areas. In fiscal year 2024–2025, LGHS will award three to four grants to local organizations to address zoonotic disease through risk communication and community engagement, community-based surveillance, and One Health workforce development. One Health recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are interconnected.”

ANTICIPATED RESULTS FOR 2024

• Award three to four grants to local organizations to address zoonotic disease through risk communication and community engagement, community-based surveillance, and One Health workforce development.
• Each grantee will integrate up-to-date best practices in their programming to sustainably continue global health security work.

Abstract

The One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health, has gained significant attention as a framework for addressing global health challenges. This study presents a thorough bibliometric analysis of One Health research, utilizing the Web of Science Core Collection database, covering the period from 1989 to 2024. The analysis uncovers a substantial increase in scientific output over the years, reflecting the growing importance of this interdisciplinary field. The research reveals a notable shift in focus from traditional areas such as microbiology and infectious diseases to broader public health issues, including healthcare management, policy development, and food security, with particular attention to plant health, crop production, and the use of pesticides. Through advanced tools like Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, this study identifies prolific authors, leading journals, and emerging research themes shaping the One Health domain. The findings highlight the critical role of international collaboration in advancing this field and underscore the need for interdisciplinary approaches in both established and emerging research areas. By offering a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, this bibliometric evaluation serves as a valuable guide for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, emphasizing the essential role of One Health in developing strategies to combat complex health issues on a global scale.