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The COVID-19 pandemic calls for urgent reform of health care, surveillance and governance in the WHO European Region and beyond [incorporates One Health approach]

September 10, 2021

SEE: https://www.euro.who.int/en/media-centre/sections/press-releases/2021/the-covid-19-pandemic-calls-for-urgent-reform-of-health-care,-surveillance-and-governance-in-the-who-european-region-and-beyond

“One Health

The concept of One Health recognizes the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their shared environment. When one part is at risk, the others are also in danger. Human activities like deforestation, trade and consumption of wildlife, and international travel are thought to have led to the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and facilitated its global spread. We, and our descendants, now face a precarious future unless we all take urgent action to correct course.

  • The Commission recommends countries establish cross-government One Health strategies, based on the concept of “health in all policies”, to safeguard future generations from existential threats.”

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