One Health Publications

Babalobi Olutayo Olajide*

Department of Professor, Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Babalobi Olutayo Olajide, Department of Professor, Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

“Conclusions

Despite being endemic to Madagascar, the outbreak’s pace is unparalleled, and it may spread to non-endemic areas. The utilization of a One Health strategy that encompasses various disciplines is crucial for minimizing catastrophe risk, antibiotic resistance, and outbreak readiness. Collaboration across sectors and proper planning ensures efficient and consistent communication, risk management, and credibility during disease outbreaks.”

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Overview

This update provides detailed information on the spread of the plague and highlights the One Health approach for effective management. For additional information, kindly visit the dedicated webinar page here.

For more updates, please visit EPI-WIN updates page.

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Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP)

“Health experts have said that the “One Health” approach, a holistic and multisectoral approach, is needed to address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) rising threat. …”

“The “2023 One Health Summit” was successfully held in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China on April 22nd- 24th. Under the guidance of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, this summit was held by OAE Publishing Inc. and was supported by One Health Implementation Research (OHIR) of OAE Publishing Inc., Science in One Health (SOH) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Elsevier, and Chinese Consortium for One Health.  …”

“Conclusion: Long-term control of tungiasis is possible in heavily affected communities by considering an evidence-based One Health approach. Urbanization may have contributed to elimination of tungiasis after 14 years.”

The James H. Steele Veterinary Public Health Award is named after James Steele (1913– 2013), an EIS officer who was instrumental in developing the discipline of veterinary public health during his career spanning more than 70 years. This award sponsored by CDC veterinarians in partnership with the CDC Foundation and recognizes a current EIS officer or alumnus who has made outstanding contributions in the field of veterinary public health or One Health disciplines, which involves a collaborative effort of multiple disciplines working to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the environment. Contributions may include investigation, control, or prevention of zoonotic diseases or other animal-related human health problems.

Learn more about James Steele’s career trajectory and influence on public health in the Emerging Infectious Diseases memoriam.

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“… All these events point to the fact that the world is increasingly experiencing infectious disease events and that we must invest in One Health efforts and a proactive response.⁷ …”

Advancing Health Care in Humans, Animals and the Environment

“… The authors highlight how these findings support the argument that poverty and ecosystem destruction increases disease transmission risk, and that human population health security can not be assured without addressing ecosystem health. This is supported by the One Health concept that seeks to protect and improve the health of people, other animals, and the environment. This can be achieved by using a multisector/multi-disciplinary coordinated approach to identify, monitor and reduce health threats at the human-animal-ecosystem interface.”

We are trying to discuss how to drive issues and challenges affecting the One Health approach, especially in humans, livestock, …

Experts at a Tufts meeting with Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand describe alternatives that would integrate veterinary and human medicine to help improve health for all