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Submitted to One Health Initiative website by:

VIRGINIE GOFFAUX, DVM

Director of Medical Education · Medical Affairs · External Relations Manager · Education Professional · Training Consultant

Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium – Email: virginiemgoffaux@gmail.com

Geert Paes, DVM, Dipl. ECVIM-CA, Online Vet Training

Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

Kenny De Meirleir, MD, PhD, FACP, Himmunitas

Brussels, Belgium and the Whittemore Peterson Institute, Reno, Nevada (USA)

SEE: https://onehealthinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vector-Borne-Disease_Veterinary-Workers.pdf

Abstract:
This review examines the link between chronic diseases and vector-borne zoonotic infections
among veterinary workers and animal owners. It addresses occupational risks, transmission
dynamics, and the growing burden of zoonotic diseases within the One Health framework.
Key insights include increased risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and the importance of
interdisciplinary collaboration to combat these threats. The review underscores the need to
integrate human and animal health strategies to protect professionals and the public from
zoonotic diseases.

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One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team:

Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP ▪ Bruce Kaplan, DVM ▪ Thomas P. Monath, MD ▪ *Lisa A. Conti, DVM, MPH ▪ Thomas M. Yuill, PhD ▪ Helena J. Chapman, MD, MPH, PhD ▪ Craig N. Carter, DVM, PhD ▪ Becky Barrentine, MBA ▪ Richard Seifman, JD, MBA

*Deceased November 6, 2020

“… The study emphasizes the need for targeted educational programs and a collaborative One Health approach to improve zoonotic disease control, particularly among less educated farmers, to enhance public health and economic outcomes. …”

Home | Articles | Responding to Rift Valley fever outbreak protects human and animal health

“… One world, One Health

The response to Marsabit County’s Rift Valley fever outbreak took a One Health approach, defined by the CDC as recognizing “that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment.”

As the climate crisis causes more spread of disease, animal-transmitted diseases are expected to increase and enter new geographic areas.

“The investigation in Marsabit County illustrates the importance of collaboration between the animal health sector and the human health sector,” says Mungai Ndung’u, country representative for Kenya on FHI 360’s global health security team. “Continuing to support these types of investigations will strengthen the One Health approach worldwide.”

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“The Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) is looking for eine_n Institutsseketär_in as soon as possible.

The Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) Greifswald is a site of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). Here, the connections between the health of humans, animals and their environment are researched. Our goal is to better understand zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance and the evolution of pathogens and thus contribute to the prevention of pandemics. Founded in 2021 with its international and interdisciplinary teams in a total of five research groups, the institute is a beacon for innovative One Health research in one of the most beautiful regions of Germany, directly on the Baltic Sea.

As a Sekretär_in, you will support the Institute Director Prof. Dr. Fabian Leendertz and the scientific consultants. On the other hand, you will take on tasks in the area of organization of the entire institute and work closely with the scientific and administrative departments at the HIOH. You are part of an international team. Enjoyment of communicating and interacting with international guests is very important to you and will be lived by you. You like to take on the challenge of getting involved in the varied and dynamic everyday work at HIOH and working in a team- and solution-oriented manner. …”

Contact:

Prof. Dr. Fabian Leendertz

Ecology and Origin of Zoonoses

03834-3916-101  Email  Learn more

Watt, A.E., Cummins, M.L., Donato, C.M. et al. Parameters for one health genomic surveillance of Escherichia coli from Australia. Nat Commun 16, 17 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-55103-2

“Abstract

Genomics is a cornerstone of modern pathogen epidemiology yet demonstrating transmission in a One Health context is challenging, as strains circulate and evolve within and between diverse hosts and environments. …”

“… Introduction

Understanding the complexity of microbial transmission networks from a One Health perspective has become a priority because of their relevance for the study and management of infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)¹. The formation of the One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP) in 2021², comprising the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Health Organisation (WHO), signals the need for urgent adoption of One Health principles by public health and research initiatives. …”

“… Over the last decade genomic surveillance has become a common tool for investigating human pathogens and outbreaks^1,14,15,16, while the WHO’s Tricycle project is a key example of a multisectoral surveillance initiative focussed on Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) carrying Escherichia coli¹⁷.  …”

“Conclusions

 Ticks of the R. sanguineus group have long been associated with domestic animals and humans [323,324,325]. …”

Editor’s note: A relevant example of the importance of a One Health-One Medicine interdisciplinary research approach and how it can affect animal and human health.

“Microplastics have been found in the lungs, liver, blood, and heart. Now, researchers report they have found the first evidence of the substances in human brains.

In a recent case series study that examined olfactory bulb tissue from deceased individuals, 8 of the 15 decedent brains showed the presence of microplastics, most commonly polypropylene, a plastic typically used in food packaging and water bottles.

Measuring less than 5 mm in size, microplastics are formed over time as plastic materials break down but don’t biodegrade. Exposure to these substances can come through food, air, and skin absorption.

While scientists are learning more about how these substances are absorbed by the body, questions remain about how much exposure is safe, what effect — if any — microplastics could have on brain function, and what clinicians should tell their patients.

What Are the Major Health Concerns? …”

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Note: please see previously published item regarding this important global public health issue

Plastics and Health: How We Are All Affected

Needed is agreement on a Global Plastics Treaty which includes support for research to identify plastic impact on health and reproductive health, monitoring and control of plastics, and leads to creation of an International Plastics Control Agency

By Richard Seifman, JD, MBA – Former World Bank Senior Health Advisor and U.S. Senior Foreign Service Officer and Ok Pannenborg, PhD

https://impakter.com/plastics-and-health-how-we-are-all-affected/

Next Human Epidemic or Worse?

The One Health Approach Prevents and/or Contains Future Infectious Diseases: A New U.S. Administration could avert more risks than earlier experiences during the previous COVID crisis

“Having gone through the COVID pandemic, there is a tendency to see it as “mission accomplished” and turn to other priorities. A mistake because unless we buy into the “One Health umbrella approach,” the interface of human, animal, plant, and ecosystem vulnerabilities will catch up with us.  …”

“… A Do List for the New Year

In 2025 the new Administration will take office. President-elect Trump and his new health team can do the right things, make America safer and healthier, by embracing a One Health Strategy and the measures described. If they do so, it will be both life- and cost-saving.”

By: The Conversation  Nottingham | December 26, 2024 22:30 IST

By understanding and preventing disease in our environment and the animals around us, we can better prepare and combat those diseases entering humans

“…Everything is connected

This work all falls under the umbrella of “one health”: looking at human, animal and environmental health as interconnected entities, all with equal importance and effect on each other.

By understanding and preventing disease in our environment and the animals around us, we can better prepare and combat those diseases entering humans. Similarly, by surveying and disrupting infectious diseases in humans, we can protect our animals and the environment’s health too.
However, we must not forget about the continuing “slow pandemics” in humans, such as malaria, HIV, tuberculosis and other pathogens. Tackling them is paramount alongside scanning the horizon for any new diseases that might yet come.”

“Actively supporting new veterinarians exploring and pursuing public/global/One Health careers”

For Immediate Release:

December 24, 2024

LISTING OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESS RELEASES

“The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples. The Oregon Department of Agriculture has confirmed a house cat contracted H5 bird flu and died after consuming the recalled raw frozen pet food. The recalled products are sold in California. A listing of retailers can be found on the product’s website.  …”

Sharing news from November and December

Fruit bat rescue volunteer is hospitalized with unusual symptoms. The discovery represents the first scientifically documented instance of poxvirus transmission from bats to humans.

“The Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center has made medical history by documenting the first-ever case of human infection with a poxvirus traditionally found in fruit bats native to Israel. The groundbreaking discovery was published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases by researchers led by Dr. Yael Paran, head of the Infectious Diseases Unit at Ichilov Hospital. …”

“… The case highlights the growing importance of monitoring zoonotic diseases – those that can jump from animals to humans. Recent decades have seen several such diseases emerge, including Ebola, avian flu, and COVID-19. This reinforces the significance of the “One Health” approach, which advocates for integrated collaboration between medical professionals, veterinarians, and environmental experts.  …”