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By addressing food safety risks at multiple levels, the "Empowering Low- and Middle-Income Countries to Leverage One Health to Improve Food Safety and Fair Trade" project aims to establish more resilient and sustainable food systems.

“... ONE HEALTH: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FOOD SAFETY. Unsafe food and water pose a significant global health challenge, particularly in low-income countries, leading to illnesses, deaths and economic losses. The One Health approach recognizes the interconnectedness between human, animal, plant and environmental health, emphasizing that food safety can only be achieved through a collaborative and integrated approach. The 1H4FS project aligns with this philosophy, advocating for a comprehensive strategy that considers the entire food system, from production to consumption. By addressing food safety risks at multiple levels and involving diverse stakeholders, the project aims to establish more resilient and sustainable food systems.

Mololo Noah of the Prime Minister's Office emphasized the importance of cross-sectoral partnerships, stating, “Our participation from the Prime Minister’s Office, One Health Section, as a coordinating office demonstrates the importance of collaboration in addressing food safety issues in our country. This project promotes partnerships, communication and commitment among sector ministries, academic institutions and other stakeholders, ensuring that everyone has access to safe food.” ...”

SEE: Tanzania Embraces One Health Approach to Enhance Food Safety and Trade - Quality Assurance & Food Safety

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