One Health Publications
Surprising Vietnam: Promise and Paradox – Impakter
March 18, 2024
“… There have been subsequent avian flu outbreaks, but continued surveillance, reporting, and actions to contain the spread have meant far less cost and economic impact to those who raise flocks and society as a whole.
This is a good example of how a multisectoral One Health approach in addressing emerging infections of animal origin, as well as plant and environmental health, can be invaluable on many levels. …”
View PublicationCan the UN impose sanctions on SA? You bet it can… and One Health may be the tipping point (bizcommunity.com)
March 16, 2024
The United Nations Environment Assembly (Unea) this year embraced the theme of One Health, which recognises the interdependence of human-, animal-, and environmental health
View PublicationNavigating the Complexities of COVID-19’s Origins (contagionlive.com)
March 16, 2024
… “From an outbreak perspective, we need to know the source so we can prevent it in the future,” says Popescu. “If you look at the likelihood that it is a zoonotic spillover event, then we can focus on addressing that from a One Health perspective, we can look at increasing biosurveillance, we can look at the risks from deforestation and climate change that are increasing, you know, animal habitats changing and our interactions with animals.”
It suggests that focusing on the virus’s likely zoonotic nature guides preventive measures and promotes a view of pandemic preparedness. It sees the discussion as a chance to improve global health security through better collaboration and information exchange. …
View PublicationWorld Organization of Animal Health (WOAH) assumes chair of Quadripartite Secretariat, outlining vision for One Health collaboration
March 7, 2024
WOAH is set to chair the Quadripartite Secretariat, emphasising a strong commitment to advancing animal health through One Health initiatives.
“We stand prepared to move forward with our strategic priorities centred around implementing the One Health Joint Plan of Actions, resource mobilisation, capacity building, engagement in political forums and One Health governance, and taking action against important neglected zoonotic diseases.”
Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health.
View PublicationA different kind of butterfly effect (news-decoder.com)
March 4, 2024
A cyclone can affect trees which impact insects and animals spreading diseases to people. Doctors are realizing that individual health is part of an ecosystem.
“… The connections between animals, plants and the planet.
Plowright’s research and the questions that came out of it are part of a growing movement called One Health that’s helping people understand just how animals, plants, the climate, environment and people are linked. …”
View PublicationAn old “One Health” disease is breaking out in new places and requires attention
March 1, 2024
Dengue Fever: Not Getting Many Headlines, But It Should
“… This myopia is a risky proposition: indeed, one such disease lurking is that of Dengue fever. It is a zoonotic disease, one that spreads from an animal to humans and is exacerbated by global warming. This happens as a result of both the disease spreading in new areas and lasting for longer periods than before. It encapsulates the One Health concept, confirming yet again the linkages between animals, humans, plants, and environmental health. …”
View PublicationUTMB One Health Newsletter – Issue 25, March 2024
March 1, 2024
Advancing Health Care in Humans, Animals and the Environment
View PublicationAvian Influenza Virus Is Adapting to Spread to Marine Mammals | UC Davis
February 28, 2024
“The concept of One Health honors the interconnectivity among humans, domestic animals, wildlife and the environment. Interspecies disease outbreaks are unsettling examples of such connections and require global collaboration among public, wildlife, agricultural, health and other sectors.”
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Please see MONOGRAPH in Veterinaria Italiana
“One Health – One Medicine”: linking human, animal and environmental health
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History of the One Health Initiative team and website (April 2006 through September 2015) and the One Health Initiative website since October 1, 2008 … revised to June 2020 and again to date February 2021
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Vaccines for zoonoses: a One Health paradigm
SciTech Europa Quarterly (March 2018) – Issue 26
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SciTech Europa Vaccines for zoonoses: a one Health paradigm – Pages 227-229 (Read PDF) “One of the One Health Initiative team’s co-founders and leaders is an internationally-recognized eminent physician…
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