Editorial Board

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Provided by:

Jessica Rodriguez, MPH, Editor

Research Associate II

Departments of internal Medicine | Division of Internal Medicine

University of Texas Medical Branch Phone: 409-772-0633 | Email: jrodri4@utmb.edu 

Pandemic agreement formally adopted

The meeting kicked off with an agreement that came after years of debates between governments. WHO member states finally adopted the world’s first Pandemic Agreement, a framework that includes a variety of measures to shore up the world’s infectious disease defences via health initiatives and instilling a ‘One Health’ approach. The international joint initiative will see a pathogen access and benefit sharing system, building geographically diverse research and development capacities, and creating a global health emergency workforce, among others.

From Nipah outbreaks in Southeast Asia to Monkey Fever in Western Ghats, the destruction of forests is accelerating the rise of zoonotic diseases, those that jump from animals to humans. Protecting forests is not just an environmental imperative — it’s a public health necessity

“DEAR DR. FOX: On behalf of the American Veterinary One Health Society, we are pleased to make you a 2025 Honorary Diplomate awardee for your years of contributing to the advancement of One Health. — John Poppe, Executive Director, American Veterinary One Health Society (https://avohsociety.org/)

DEAR DR. POPPE: I feel honored to be a veterinarian and to receive this award. I am proud to belong to a profession that is advocating for One Health — addressing animal rights, animal health, and animal and environmental protection — and serving the common good and the good of the commons. My new book on the topic, “One Health: Veterinary, Ethical and Environmental Perspectives,” is now available.

I wish all veterinarians would join and support the American Veterinary One Health Society. The group is reaching out internationally to promote initiatives that provide hope in these difficult times to improve the health and well-being of millions of people and other species suffering from disease and environmental degradation. …”

A new global review reveals how rapidly evolving H5 bird flu viruses are reaching new species, including dairy cattle, and stresses the urgent need for coordinated action to prevent the next pandemic.

“International Triumph for MUB’s Researchers
The BEACON project (Building Education and One Health with Adaptive Convergence and Open Networks), co-created by scientists from the Medical University of Białystok, has secured funding in the prestigious OC-2024-1 COST competition! Among 843 submissions from across Europe, only 70 initiatives were selected – and BEACON soared to the top with a near-perfect score of 48/50 points. This marks MUB’s sole awarded project this year, cementing our researchers’ world-class standing.

Education Revolution: One Health for All
How do we unite human, animal, and environmental health into a single compelling narrative? BEACON answers this challenge by developing an AI-powered educational program for schools, blending interactive teaching methods with real-world scenarios. Students will explore how pandemics, climate change, and food security intersect with the One Health concept.

A consortium of experts from 22 countries – spanning public health, educational technology, and environmental sciences – is crafting fact-based, inclusive, and genuinely captivating learning tools.  …”

Also see:

https://onehealthdrugs.com/

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At the heart of this preparation is the One Health philosophy—a framework recognizing the inseparable connections between human health, animal health, and environmental conditions. As Dr. Fowler explains, “We can’t just live in our silos… we have to look at it simultaneously.” This approach proves especially relevant for influenza, where transmission can occur between species sharing environments. For producers, this means evaluating biosecurity measures with fresh eyes—repairing bird netting, addressing structural vulnerabilities, and carefully managing movements between facilities. Even with the swine industry’s already stringent protocols, experts emphasize that pathogens evolve rapidly, necessitating continuous learning and adaptation. …”

PUBLISHED ON May 22, 2025

Abstract

Background

Timeliness metrics offer countries a framework by which to assess and optimize speed in outbreak detection and response times. This study analyses the One Health timeliness metrics for multisectoral public health emergencies in Uganda to identify and explore factors influencing outbreak performance.

“… The agreement also proposes a “one health” approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. This takes into account the interconnected nature of human, animal, and environmental health. Although the current risk to humans is low, H5N1 avian influenza still very much has pandemic potential. A “one health” approach can help prevent and minimize spread within and across different species, and ultimately reduce the risk of further zoonotic spillover into humans. This type of approach is also important for other health challenges, from antimicrobial resistance to food safety.

The Pandemic Agreement is cause for optimism in these otherwise challenging times for global health.”

Volume 12, No. 4, Released May 21, 2025

Sharing news gathered during late April, early May 2025

By Ronald D. Warner, DVM, MPVM, PhD

“A veterinarian is arguably the most broad-based medical practitioner, a “One Health” provider. Such a practitioner understands the intersections and overlap of animal health, human health, and the shared environment between the two. Pigs, Pets, and Public Health captures the multi-faceted expertise that such work requires and shows us how rural communities prepare individuals well for it. …”

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