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Volume 11, No. 9, Released October 20, 2024
Sharing news from September and early October, 2024
One Health Happenings
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New to the One Health Conversation? Learn - What is One Health?
One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. It recognizes the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and inter-dependent. The approach mobilizes multiple sectors, disciplines and communities at varying levels of society to work together to foster well-being and tackle threats to health and ecosystems, while addressing the collective need for clean water, energy and air, safe and nutritious food, taking action on climate changes and contributing to sustainable development. The One Health paradigm forges co-equal, all-inclusive collaborations between animal, plant, environmental and human health arenas, i.e. chemical, engineering and social scientists, dentists, nurses, agricultural/horticulturalists and food producers, wildlife and environmental health specialists and many other related disciplines that fall under its purview. The reader can review a compilation of organizations that are actively working to advance the One Health paradigm shift and many additional organizations and individuals that declare support for the concept.
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It's Almost Here!!
One Health Day 2024
This is your opportunity to lead a local event to help the world (especially the general public) understand One Health. Be sure to register any events you have led this year to get a pin on the One Health Day 2024 map for your group. www.onehealthday.org
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Idea!! Use this public service radio announcement!!!
‘It’s a Jungle out there!'
Feel free to download it for free and have your local radio stations air it for One Health Day or any time of the year!!
https://tinyurl.com/t7myj6cz
You will note from this rather lengthy issue of the newsletter that there are MANY events being held in celebration of One Health Day that are not yet submitted for inclusion on this year's One Health Day map. Perhaps in future we will just create a map of 'ALL' known One Health events and add them to the official One Health Day map.
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The 8th World One Health Congress
September 20-23, 2024
An Amazing One Health Experience in Cape Town, S. Africa
Throughout the four days of the Congress more than 1,400 participants from 87 countries were privileged to hear from leading experts addressing global One Health science and policy issues. 400 speakers across 70 sessions, and 600 scientific posters were presented. But one of the most exciting ‘happenings’ was the networking, getting to meet colleagues in person that you may have worked remotely with for years. See recap videos from each day:
Multiple groups were ‘meeting up’ in the halls, like participants of the OHC’s One Health Social Sciences (OHSS) group and of the newly formed Women for One Health (WfOH) organization who were able to make it to Cape Town.
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Raising our Collective One Health Voice:
UN General Assembly - Summit of the Future Fails to include One Health
Simultaneous to the WOHC in Cape Town, World leaders were meeting in New York at the UN General Assembly Summit of the Future and adopting a Pact for the Future. However, that Summit program failed to include One Health in discussions in spite of the UN Quadripartite (WHO, FAO, WOAH, UNEP) actively embracing and leading for One Health. When attendees at the 8th World One Health Congress became aware of this serious oversight, on 21 September, 2024 they collectively prepared and shared a message to the UN General Secretary, the Summit of the Future Actions Days and other UN contacts urging that One Health be fully embraced with specific suggestions of where it could be included in the draft PACT.
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A message (see image insert above, right) was also sent to all Congress attendees providing the opportunity for sign on (as individuals or organizations) in support of the Collective Call. That sign-on sheet remains open here. As of 15 October, 27 Organizations and 94 Individuals have signed in support. This moment marks a 'first' for the international One Health movement to collaboratively raise its 'collective' voice.
Unfortunately, the call message arrived too late to be incorporated and the final Summit of the Future Pact failed to include the need for implementing a One Health way of thinking and decision making in all plans for the future. However, the collective message exercise demonstrated a significant appetite for collaborative, coordinated communications efforts from international One Health networks.
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See the Popular Medial article that brought this unhappy oversight to attention.
Summit of the Future:
Will One Health Be Given Its Due?
September 10, 2024
Author: Richard Seifman In: IMPAKTER
At the coming UN Summit, follow-up commitments and actions need to be taken in response to the growing recognition that human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health are all related, and coordinated action is our best answer to old and new challenges…The plea here is for Summit for the Future’s two-day session on September 22-23, 2024, to treat One Health as a new priority. It is a golden opportunity. Let’s hope the participants do so. https://tinyurl.com/bdd5bds3
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A few Other WOHC Highlights
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One Health Day was promoted and 2023 Student Event Winners were celebrated.
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PREZODE presented results of a study “One Health Governance and Implementation at Country Level: An overview of the situation Worldwide including the Global South” that revealed that institutionalization of OH with operationalization has been initiated in many countries worldwide. However, despite national priorities and needs, most OH initiatives do not include country priorities in their mandate.
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ILRI presented the CGIAR One Health initiative, a flagship One Health project aiming to improve human health through a One Health approach taking the perspective of livestock and agriculture to transform the food systems.
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Women for One Health (WfOH) hosted a session - “Integrating Diversity and Equity in One Health
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The newly forming North American One Health University Network (NAOHUN) was presented by Tracey Goldstein.
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View the Congress Schedule
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Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting (HLM) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
September 26, 2024. The declaration sets targets on some key areas for progress — such as reducing deaths from AMR by 10% by 2030 and mobilizing US$100 million to implement AMR National Action Plans — but misses opportunities to more responsibly steward antibiotic use in food systems, including in livestock. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley declared it an “impressive blueprint for action,” but also stressed that collective action and sustainable financing was needed now to accelerate the agenda. Dr. Tedros, along with leaders of all quadripartite organizations, stressed the integrated, whole-of-society approach required to reach the declaration’s targets. This comes as the Center for Global Development released a new report with the most comprehensive analysis to date of AMR impact on global economies and health systems to date. https://tinyurl.com/mc32w87a
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Feel free to use them. It is recommended to always use them all together.
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Also, the OHHLEP One Health Joint Plan of Action is available in:
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English https://tinyurl.com/452dj95k
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Spanish https://tinyurl.com/nsfjkrja
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Spotlight on WOAH’s One Health Initiatives in 2024
Posted September 26, 2024
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Six policy briefs providing guidance based on actions outlined in the Quadripartite’s One Health Joint Plan of Action
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Assumed Chair position (formerly UNEP) for the Quadripartite Secretariat. As this year’s Chair, WOAH is prioritising the implementation of the One Health Joint Plan of Action
- OHHLEP Term 2 first meeting, September, 2024 at the WOHC in Cape Town
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Launched Performance of Veterinary Services Information System (PVS IS). PVS IS allows for better access to data on Veterinary Services’ capabilities related to One Health competencies and the recommendations made to improve their quality and capacities.
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Launched Competencies for One Health Field Epidemiology (COHFE), a new framework on multisectoral collaboration in field epidemiology
- Co-launched Antimicrobial Resistance Toolkit for Media Engagement
- Attended the 8th World One Health Congress in Cape Town, S. Africa
See WOAH One Health Newsletters: August 2024 September 2024
WOAH One Health contact: Chadia Wannous, c.wannous@woah.org https://tinyurl.com/2m8aaa4p
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The Regional One Health Coordination Mechanism for Europe
“The Regional One Health Coordination Mechanism for Europe consolidates cooperation between the regional offices of the FAO, the WOAH, the WHO and the UNEP for the European Region (including Central Asia) to address the wide range of activities related to One Health concept, within the human-animal-environment interface…..This framework was formally established in April 2021 when the Heads of the FAO, the WOAH and the WHO Regional Representations for Europe and Central Asia signed a Joint Statement to coordinate One Health priorities in the Region.” Posted on the WOAH website, this is a nice overview of the evolution of the One Health Tripartite and Quadripartite. https://tinyurl.com/ewma56uu
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The European Union's "One Health" Commitment:
A Gap between Rhetoric and Action?
Presentation at the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) 12th Biennial Conference of the Standing Group on the European Union (SGEU), Universidade NOVA, June 19-21, 2024, authored and presented by Óscar Fernández , Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals – IBEI, https://ecpr.eu/Events/Event/PaperDetails/73127
AI Overview of the presented paper: “Yes, there is a significant gap between the European Union's stated "One Health" commitment and its concrete actions, with critics arguing that while the rhetoric around the approach is strong, the practical implementation and necessary intersectoral collaboration often fall short, leading to concerns about a lack of real progress on issues like antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic disease prevention.” https://tinyurl.com/2vymnx9x
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One Health: a joint framework for action published by
five EU agencies
On May 7, 2024 the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the European Environment Agency (EEA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published a joint framework for action to strengthen cooperation to support the implementation of the One Health agenda in the European Union (EU). In November 2023, the five EU agencies that provide scientific advice on the environment, public health and food safety topics issued a joint statement(link is external) expressing their shared commitment to supporting the One Health agenda in Europe. On the occasion of the launch of the joint framework for action, the Executive Directors of the five EU Agencies reinforced their commitment to the One Health approach in a joint video statement. Read the Frameworks: https://tinyurl.com/yc8w46rx
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The INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) supports One Health
….“Law enforcement agencies have a crucial role to play in mitigating and responding to biological incidents, be they natural, accidental or deliberate in origin. From a support role for natural outbreaks to a leading role for suspicious incidents, law enforcement’s operational presence on the ground is a strong asset in any government's response. …..law enforcement cannot mitigate biological threats alone and as a result, we promote a One Health approach and bring the law enforcement voice to health-related processes.” https://tinyurl.com/ybtn3nk8
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Women for One Health Network (WfOH.org)
The WfOH.org Network is a vibrant international community of One Health enthusiasts committed to supporting and empowering women and other under-served groups. WfOH embraces a diverse, equitable and inclusive One Health approach to better deliver One Health benefits to communities and ecosystems. Its mission is to support women and other under-served groups by fostering One Health knowledge, action, community empowerment, and leadership to drive transformative change for improved health and well-being for all. Everyone is welcome to actively contribute. By joining the WfOH community you will be able to interact with fellow One Health enthusiasts and to participate in a range of collaborative initiatives including both research and non-research related activities aimed at fulfilling the WfOH collective mission. To become a part of the WfOH Network, visit the website at https://wfoh.org.
For any questions or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact WfOH at info@wfoh.org.
https://conta.cc/3AuprF1
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Formation of the Pennsylvania
One Health Consortium
The Pennsylvania One Health Consortium will serve as a transdisciplinary resource of research, education, policy and community engagement for Pennsylvania and the region. It is comprised of Penn State, the University of Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley University, Temple University, state Agencies and the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) School of Public Health which is serving as the Coordinating Institution. The consortium builds on a strong foundation established by the Pennsylvania One Health Task Force that was launched in 2018 by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The consortium plans to organize activities, develop curricula, submit research proposals, inform policy, and share One Health resources. Pitt and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will provide research resources to the new endeavor and invest research and education seed funding to promote transdisciplinary collaborations across the consortium partners.
https://tinyurl.com/4ufdbzkm
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Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs)
Technical Guidelines Released
With support from the University of Liverpool and WOAH, these Guidelines were prepared by the GBAD program with funding from the Gates Foundation and the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. They detail the methods used to understand the economic burden of diseases in livestock and aquatic species. The Guide is a living document that will evolve as current GBADs methods are refined, as new methods are developed and as user needs are better understood. For policy makers and others they provide a foundation for disease burden assessment and insights into how estimates are derived and interpreted, presented in a form that is more accessible than academic papers and other GBADs technical outputs. https://tinyurl.com/36jwjw2u https://animalhealthmetrics.org/
Citation: Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) (2024), Technical Guide (version 1.0) 2024. Global Burden of Animal Diseases programme, Doi:10.5281/zenodo.11093239 A series of 1-hour launch webinars focus on the newly released GBADs Technical Guide and the impact it plans to have.
- September 6, 2024 Europe/Africa,
- September 18, 2024 The Americas,
- October 29 or 31, 2024 Australia, Time to be announced. If you are interested in attending, please contact gbads@liverpool.ac.uk
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Brought forward by OHSS
New MSc in Global One Health: diseases at the human-animal interface or MSCGOH
2 Year Hybrid (online and in-person) programme
Timeline: 01/02/2026 - 31/12/2027 Registration deadline: 31/03/2025 Hosted by the Department of Biomedical Sciences of the Institute of Tropical Medicine of Antwerp, Belgium (ITM) and the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases of the University of Pretoria, South-Africa (UP). Designed to allow participants to combine work and study. Includes: field workshop, 4 online core modules, advanced elective modules, a dissertation. Registration now open. See additional info, admission requirements and registration. https://tinyurl.com/3x74f5fm
Note: See Belgian DGD Scholarships for Study at ITM!
With the financial support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD), the ITM is able to offer scholarships to applicants from developing countries. Citizens (<46 years age at graduation) from any low or middle-income country (LMIC) can apply. Priority countries for DGDinclude: Benin, Bolivia, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, DRC, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South-Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe. https://tinyurl.com/kyh225hj
You can apply for the DGD scholarship, whilst applying for the course.
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The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
Launches its Biosecurity Strategy - Embraces One Health
Covering rapid vaccine development, biosecurity and equity, global collaboration, and risk mitigation, see:
- Page 6. “Given most of CEPI’s priority pathogens are zoonotic, the risk of accidental or deliberate release into communities or the environment may pose threats to wildlife, companion animals, and livestock, making biosecurity also fundamentally a One Health issue.”
- Page 10 under Key global biosecurity and biosafety vulnerabilities…. The global R&D&M community, including CEPI, would benefit from clarity on criteria and performance monitoring approaches that can be applied to ensure that biological laboratories, across the One Health spectrum, are able to conduct their work in a safe, secure, and responsible manner.
https://tinyurl.com/nt5223zp
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Eating wild animals - Rewards, risks and recommendations: Better management of wild meat value chains through One Health
This report has been launched by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in partial response to calls made in the Global North during the COVID-19 pandemic to end the hunting, selling and eating of meat from wild animals. It argues that such a ban would be both impossible and arguably immoral to enforce, due to the benefits wild meat provides for many millions of mostly poor communities. It also acknowledges the risks inherent in eating wild meat and recommends reshaping the wild meat trade. Based on literature reviews, this report seeks to understand wild meat consumption and the value chains that supply it—including hunting, harvesting, marketing and consumption. It recommends practices and research priorities to mitigate the biodiversity conservation and zoonotic risks related to its consumption. https://tinyurl.com/fchdt7t4
Citation: Grace D, Bett B, Cook E, Lam S, MacMillan S, Masudi P, Mispiratceguy M, Ha Thi Thanh Nguyen, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Patel E, Slater A, Staal S, Thomas L. 2024. Eating wild animals: Rewards, risks and recommendations. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
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Mexico making progress toward zero rabies transmission from dogs
October 4, 2024
Author: Mexico Business News (MBN) Staff In: Mexico Business News
In the absence of reported human rabies cases transmitted from dogs in Mexico since 2019, the country is on the verge of being certified by WHO for the elimination of canine rabies. Ricardo Cortés, General Director, National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control (CENAPRECE), attributed this success to ongoing vaccination programs for pets and emphasized the need for a One Health approach that integrates human and animal health…. https://tinyurl.com/2mpep7am
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U.S. FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Puts
One Health into Practice: Protecting the Health of People and Animals in our Shared Environment
FDA’s CVM has long recognized the importance of One Health in its mission to protect human and animal health. Every day CVM’s mission reaches across scientific disciplines and combines the knowledge of experts in multiple fields. Veterinarians, chemists, biologists, statisticians, economists, environmental scientists, and others work together to use science, technology, and innovation to improve the well-being of people, animals, and the environment and to support the human-animal bond. Learn ‘HOW’ CVM uses a One Health approach. https://tinyurl.com/dztxkj3e
See information about One Health at FDA CVM:
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Colorado State’s NSF-funded Center’s Biology Integration Institute Regional OneHealth Aerobiome Discovery Network (BROADN )
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. This transdisciplinary Center brings together scientists from biomedical and veterinary science, plant pathology, engineering, bioinformatics and data science, and atmospheric chemistry to better understand the processes and the microbes that exist in and/or move through air (i.e., the “aerobiome”) and impact human, animal, and environmental health. The Center held its third Annual Summer Symposium in July 2024, a key annual event where the scientists from the four collaborating institutions, Colorado State University, University of Colorado-Boulder, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and Doane University in Nebraska, gather to share results and plan for building on current work. Faculty, research staff, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduates and the Scientific Advisory Board attended. https://broadn.colostate.edu/
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The Next Generation of One Health leaders
Speaks Out
Reducing the Serendipity of One Health Education
September 8, 2024
Authors: Curtis S. Hoffmann and Francesca Battelli
In: NEWS onehealthinitiative.com
Two Students Call for One Health Education starting in Primary/Secondary School. “We wrote this article to express to supporters of the One Health Initiative our insights into the adoption of One Health from a student perspective. We hope that our stories not only illustrate our enthusiasm but also demonstrate a shared sense of urgency for One Health education…….. Primary school is an ideal setting for introducing One Health education, as elementary classrooms are dynamic environments where students have not yet divided subjects into separate silos. Such integration will help K-12 students better contextualize interdisciplinary topics and prepare them to address the complex issues of our interconnected world. Teachers are increasingly motivated to adopt One Health education because of its illuminative breadth. By using a One Health perspective, educators can connect diverse subjects and provide students with practical answers to the fundamental question, “Why is this important?” https://tinyurl.com/4n489755
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October 8, 2024 New Book Release
One Health and the Politics of COVID-19
Author: Laura Kahn Published by Johns Hopkins University press.
In this timely book, public health expert Laura H. Kahn uses the comprehensive One Health approach to investigate the COVID-19 pandemic. By comparing the history, science, and clinical presentations of three different coronaviruses—SARS-CoV-1, MERS, and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)—Kahn uncovers insights with important repercussions for how to prepare for and avoid future pandemics. https://tinyurl.com/4zunvyh7
See: November 23, 2024 Book Launch in Bethesda, Maryland, USA
https://writer.org/event/laura-kahn/
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One Health and AMR Photography Contest on Antibiotic Resistance -
Jordan and the MENA region
Submission Deadline: November 8, 2024.
Hosted by The One Health Alliance - Jordan, in collaboration with the Jordan Ministry of Health, the Jordanian CDC, and the Syrian Public Health and Environment Alliance. This Photo Context is aimed at raising awareness about antibiotic resistance—a critical global health issue. It will highlight the impact of resistance on individuals and communities, promote understanding of the causes and importance of responsible antibiotic use and encourage creativity and dialogue among participants. Each participant may submit up to three photos that capture the essence of antibiotic resistance, including: The effects on patients and healthcare providers, Challenges in combating resistance, Impact on animals and the environment. To Submit photos fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/eabLZSHk93FGr3Db7 #AntibioticResistance #PhotographyContest #OneHealthJordan
https://tinyurl.com/5n69hkws
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Liberia National One Health Platform’s New Website
The Liberia One Health Platform (OHP) is a collaborative initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of humans, animals, and the environment in Liberia. The platform brings together experts from various sectors, including health, agriculture, and environmental protection, and wildlife, to address complex health challenges that require a One Health approach. Established in June 2017, it focuses on preventing and controlling zoonotic diseases that can spread from animals to humans, such as Ebola, Lassa fever, and Avian influenza. It also promotes the sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity conservation to safeguard the health of both people and animals. The platform works closely with the Liberian Government, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and other stakeholders to coordinate and implement One Health activities. Its efforts include disease surveillance and response, laboratory diagnostic, research and innovation, and capacity building. This new website serves as a hub for all ongoing and future One Health activities in Liberia.
https://onehealthliberia.org/
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German Government Funding Notice
“Pandemic prevention and response within the framework of a One Health approach”
June 13, 2024 - 04.09.2024 Guidelines for the Funding Notice from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF , Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung). This funding opportunity closed September 4, 2024 but we thought to share it for awareness.
https://tinyurl.com/vzkwas2f
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FutureEarth.org and its oneHealth global Research Project (one among many)
Future Earth is a Global Network Strategically Located to Collaborate Together. It harnesses the experience and reach of thousands of scientists and innovators from across the globe – including a variety of partners and funders in the social and government sectors. Future Earth supports 27 Global Research Networks that together address the complex interactions between natural, social and technological systems, and how those interactions affect, across time and space, the planet’s life support systems, socio economic development, and human wellbeing. https://futureearth.org/ https://onehealth.futureearth.org/
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Anthropology Course Looks at Built Environment From Animal Perspective
Title of course: Space/Power/Species
September 10, 2024
Author: Richard Fadok In: S3-Social Science Space
This course in cultural anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania surveys how architecture shapes human and animal relationships. It explores the diverse ways that buildings affect animals, people and their interactions…..In the first half of this hybrid seminar-studio, students conduct fieldwork around the city. They bring back jottings, photos, recordings and other documentary media from places where humans encounter animals, including dog parks, botanical gardens, animal shelters and vacant lots. https://tinyurl.com/bdendfsm https://tinyurl.com/mpp43x55
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One Health Actions in War and Peace
Ukraine Mobile Veterinary Clinic
Humans helping animals (and their people) during the difficult environment of war. A mobile veterinary clinic was deployed from Phoenix, AZ, USA in 2023 and has been traveling around Ukraine to provide free care to pets and other animals where there is no, or limited, access to care. Special security measures are being taken to minimize the risk of a drone attack or other military threat. The clinic is being operated by two non-profits, Worldwide Vets and The Street Dog Coalition. https://tinyurl.com/mry7z8aw
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An Anthropocene Primer (2017)
This living document (and syllabus) emerged out of a workshop, Anthropology of the Anthropocene: Structures, Theories, Practices, hosted by the IUPUI (Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis) Indiapoli University Arts and Humanities Institute in May, 2017. That workshop brought together anthropologists and leading thinkers in policy, theory, philosophy, science, art, and the humanities who have been tackling the sociocultural frameworks and experiences of the Anthropocene to ask large interdisciplinary questions about Anthropology’s role in the Anthropocene. https://anthropoceneprimer.com/
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And Amazing Life and Career
Passing of One Health Champion, Dr. Ade Ojeniyi (DVM, MD)
October 10, 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark. Dr. Ojeniyi lived big and embraced One Health, One Medicine, with far-reaching breadth and depth. He experienced One Health before the concept was coined while growing up in Nigeria where he observed the very close contact between domestic animals and humans in cities, towns and villages. Seeing people and animals suffering from hunger and diseases, he was driven by his desire to improve the livelihoods of all living creatures. These memorable experiences, married with his humanity, compassion and desire to serve, led him to receive doctorate degrees in both Veterinary and Human Medicine in Denmark. He also earned a Diploma in International Health, and is a certified Diplomate of Chinese Acupuncture, with application in the therapy of both Humans and Animals - another illustration of his commitment to One Health. Just this past June, 2024, he visited the U.S. to attend the AVMA annual meeting where he received the American Veterinary One Health Society Gold Cane Award.
https://tinyurl.com/3nb7zh99
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Blogs / Commentaries / Editorials / Opinions / Popular Media | |
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Opinion:
The pandemic agreement ignores animal health at its peril
October 2024
Author: Esme Wheelter In: devex
A weakened pandemic agreement that does not provide clear and robust obligations on animal health leaves us vulnerable to another devastating global emergency. The author recommended three actions to strengthen the pandemic agreement’s One Health, animal health, and preventative components. https://tinyurl.com/5dhekjj6
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Why Vultures, Bats, Hyenas, and Other Such Species Matter
September 19, 2024
Author: Richard Seifman In: IMPAKTER
“Protecting those animals in danger of extinction is essential, but so are those that play crucial roles in our ecosystem…..Vultures, bats, and hyenas, for example, affect human health in beneficial ways, whether through dealing with waste management or disease control. Falling populations of these helpers lead to cascading effects on human health, potentially increasing morbidity and mortality rates in human populations, especially among vulnerable groups such as infants….UN entities, including the World Health Organization, the World Organization of Animal Health, the Food and Agriculture Organizations, and the United Nations Environmental Programme, have been working together to underscore this core concern of the One Health community, namely that most recent infectious diseases have zoonotic origins, such as HIV/AIDS, Zika, Ebola, Dengue Fever, and Malaria.” https://tinyurl.com/2zpvaab8
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Global Experts Sound Alarm: Immediate Action Is Needed in Order To Prevent an H5N1 Pandemic
September 15, 2024
By: Georgetown University Medical Center In: SciTechDailey
As the global risk of H5N1 influenza escalates with outbreaks affecting various species and spreading across continents, including the U.S., three international experts in vaccines and public health are advocating for a comprehensive and well-funded strategy to tackle this and future potential pandemic flu threats. They suggest considering voluntary vaccinations for those currently at risk of exposure…….Focusing on vaccines, Goodman and his colleagues outline short, medium, and long-term actions to combat the H5N1 risk: protect exposed individuals and reduce pandemic risk; refresh vaccine stockpiles and enhance capacity; lay the groundwork for mitigating future threats. https://tinyurl.com/2b9adsu2
See the scientific Viewpoint that this commentary refers to:
“H5 Influenza Vaccines—Moving Forward Against Pandemic Threats” Goodman JL, Bright RA, Lurie N, 4 September 2024, JAMA, doi:10.1001/jama.2024.17488
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Hot Off the Press!! (Last 90 days - see also older Publications list below in Library Section) | |
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One health in the Arctic - connections and actions, Berner J, Jore S, Abass K, Rautio A, Int J Circumpolar Health. 2024 Dec;83(1):2361544. doi: 10.1080/22423982.2024.2361544. Epub 2024 Jun 13.
Where should “Humans” be in “One Health”? Lessons from COVID-19 for One Health, Su Z, McDonnell D, Cheshmehzangi A, et al., Global Health 20, 24 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-024-01026-y
Understanding the critical factors which support or inhibit the effective implementation of the One Health approach in Africa, Heitz-Tokpa K, Kaiser-Grolimund A, Savilaakso S, et. al., (2024), Juno Reports, CABI, Sept. 25, 2024, doi:10.1079/junoreports.2024.0004
The intersection of Interprofessional Education and One Health: A qualitative study in human and veterinary medical institutions, Tucker C, Keyel J, Blue A, Chun R, Estrada A, Khalili H, Riles A, Roopnarine R, Sick B, VandeWoude S, Watson B, Wisnieski L, Webb T, One Health. 2024 Jun 29;19:100767. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100767.
An integrated inventory of One Health tools: Mapping and analysis of globally available tools to advance One Health, Behravesh, CB, Charron DF. Liew A, et. al. (2024), CABI One Health, June, 2024, doi:10.1079/cabionehealth.2024.0017
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PAHO Policy CD59/9 - One Health: A Comprehensive Approach for Addressing Health Threats at the Human-Animal-Environment Interface
July 20, 2021. The aim of this policy on One Health is to foster coordination and collaboration among the different governance frameworks of human, animal, plant, and environmental health programs in order to better prevent and prepare for current and future health challenges at the human-animal-environment interface. Of priority concern for One Health are risks that affect the systems on which society depends—health, agriculture/animal production, and environment. The policy includes six strategic lines of action that can provide valuable guidance for the actions of national health authorities and for the technical cooperation activities of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau (PASB or the Bureau). https://tinyurl.com/44px6p63
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Woman in Japan contracted leptospirosis from her dog that contracted it from husband’s soiled shoes
September 27, 2024
Author: Irene Wright In: The Charlotte Observer
“A woman is recovering after she was infected with a potentially deadly bacteria spread by her pet dog, Japan doctors said.” https://tinyurl.com/4f3jze9a
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Vaccinating Dogs against Leptospirosis Protects the Public
September 20, 2024
Author: Georgia Peck
In: WAFB9 News (Baton Rouge, Louisiana,USA)
Lepto is spread through the urine of infected animals like rats, skunks, and raccoons. It thrives in warm, wet environments like standing water puddles. So hurricanes can increase the likelihood of your dog contracting the disease. It can pass from dogs to humans and can be fatal in both species. Vaccinating dogs protects them and the public from illness.
https://tinyurl.com/5fk9p7zz
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This is SO cool!!!
LIfeline the Musical - The Story of Penicillin and the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
Off-Broadway musical warns of deadly threat of antibiotic resistance
NEW YORK (PIX11) - ….. 'Lifeline' is a musical that tells the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in 1928…But this musical also has a deadly serious message….Lifeline tries to raise awareness of the urgent global health threat of antimicrobial resistance, known as AMR, which is linked to 5 million deaths per year as antibiotics lose their efficacy due to overuse."
https://www.lifelinemusical.com/
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OHSS Recommended reading
High Income But Poor COVID-19 Outcomes: The Contrasting Results of The PreCOVID 19 Joint External Evaluation Assessment Tool in Measuring Countries’ Global Health Security Preparedness and Response Capacities, Alam N, Lee P, Alam M, Chu C (2024). Rep GlobHealth Res 7: 202. https://doi.org/10.29011/2690-9480.100202.
What does One Health want? Feminist, posthuman, and anti-colonial possibilities,
Van Patter LE, Linares-Roake J, Breen AV, One Health Outlook 5, 4 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42522-022-00076-9
"What does One Health want? Despite its touted interdisciplinarity, to date there has been limited engagement with the social sciences and humanities – in particular with streams of critical social theory that enable a response to this question. In this paper we draw on the critical social sciences to consider how One Health is defined, conceptualized, and positioned, and discuss what we see as vital challenges within One Health that both limit its potential for meaningful change and contribute to a potential for ongoing harm – namely, medicalization, anthropocentrism, and colonial-capitalism."
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OHSS Related Events / Opportunities
EU BEACON / COST Action Proposal - BEACON of Hope:
Building Education and One Health with Adaptive Convergence and Open Networks
An open call to a science and technology coordination action proposal aimed at developing AI-powered technologies to enhance One Health education. The core goal is to integrate human, animal, and environmental health into high school curriculums through cutting-edge tools like AI, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). It emphasizes personalized learning, real-time feedback, and the development of critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving skills. The initiative also highlights global collaboration, practical skill-building, and the promotion of global citizenship, preparing students for real-world health challenges.
Deadline October 23, 2024
https://beacon.health.int.eu.org/p/a-beacon-of-hope-through-leading?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=email
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October 17-18, 2024 OHSS-FSFS Webinars
Celebration - Food Day Webinar Marathon
7:00PM to 10:00 PM CET each day
The OHSS-FSFS led a Celebration of Food Day Webinar Marathon. Framed in One Health, this online event was designed to raise awareness about vital food safety practices. It featured expert speakers sharing insights on various topics related to food safety. Participants engaged in interactive Q&A sessions and gain knowledge from leading professionals in the field. They asked questions and participated in discussions, connecting with other attendees. Recoding will be available on the OHSS-FSFS YouTube channel here.
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New Undergraduate Student One Health group forms at North Carolina State University
Students for the Advancement of Global One Health
This new undergraduate club aims to foster interdisciplinary education and action amongst students and the surrounding community aligning with Global One Health principles. Global One Health is defined by the World Health Organization as “an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems.” Global One Health aims to solve many of the world’s most pressing problems through the collaboration between people from all walks of life who want to make a difference, no matter how big or small.
https://tinyurl.com/hzm5hbba
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October 22-23, 2024 NASEM Workshop
Potential Research Priorities to Inform Readiness and Response to
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
Hosted by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), this 2-day virtual public workshop explored research priorities for the ongoing H5N1 outbreak in the U.S. Recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, and their shared environment, this workshop took a One Health approach by bringing together relevant stakeholders across the health, agriculture, and food safety sectors……Workshop discussions focued on basic science and research areas of concern and may help inform future research that could provide local, national, and global communities with information about virus transmission, mitigation of risks, and appropriate measures to prevent the spread of disease." Learn more here. https://tinyurl.com/4w7hsjwm
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October 25-26-2024 Hybrid Conference
One Sustainable Health by All Conference
Dakar, Senegal. Hosted by the One Sustainable Health (OSH) for All Foundation and Galien Africa Association. As was the case last year in Lyon for the 1st edition, this international conference will bring together professionals from all countries in a transdisciplinary approach to address our health, environmental, and social challenges. It also provides an opportunity to share the operational priorities of the 9 International Working Groups of the OSH Forum. Pre-registration available. https://tinyurl.com/ayph4scs
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October 26, 2024 One Health Day Celebration
5th Annual Walk & Wag for One Health
Sulfur, Louisiana, USA. Hosted by Louisiana One Health in Action. This 5K, 3k Fun Run, and Educational event is an effort to highlight the human/animal bond and to raise awareness of One Health - the interrelationship of Human, Animal, and Environmental Health. Participants will learn about One Health and One Health topics at the Kids Zone, Dog Zone, and Educational Zone.
https://tinyurl.com/3fcvrd8u
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October 31, 2024
G20 One Health High-Level Seminar
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the respective G20 presidencies, India and Indonesia elevated the position of One Health, underscoring its importance in uniting global health and sustainability efforts. Building upon the strategic dialogues on One Health during previous G20 presidencies, Brazil decided to maintain the momentum during its G20 presidency in 2024 drawing the members’ attention to the need for a stronger implementation of One Health commitments. The Quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO, WOAH) collaboration on One Health, has been the cornerstone of One Health advocacy and strategic planning at global level. The collective leadership and technical competencies of the Quadripartite, combined with the launch of the One Health Joint Plan of Action in 2022, has provided support to the previous G20 presidencies on how to better reflect One Health in the developmental agenda and ensure there is a paradigm shift and systemic change in the way we prevent, prepare, and respond to future health risks at the human-animal-environment interface.
https://tinyurl.com/darbuzrk
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November 1, 2024
University of Kentucky One Health Symposium
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lexington, Kentucky. Hosted by the Gatton Foundation One Health Grand Challenge team at the U Kentucky in celebration of One Health Day 2024. Hear from featured speakers, join interactive poster sessions and participate in a roundtable discussion while learning how One Health improves the health of people, animals and the environment. https://www.ca.uky.edu/one-health-symposium
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November 3, 2024
‘One Health—a way forward for the sustainable future’
National (India) Conference on One Health 2024
Kerala, India. Hosted by OneHealthProject.com. This conference will faciliate discussions on scientific works related to One Health carried out by research scholars, scientists, academicians, professionals, and industry experts. Participants will have a unique platform to meet and interact with stakeholders from multiple disciplines of One Health. Experts in the One Health field will discuss scientific and technological solutions for major One Health challenges facing society. Along with inculcating One Health awareness among the student community, this conference also aims to strengthen the multi-disciplinary coordination and cooperation among the stakeholders of One Health in India. https://tinyurl.com/2238bj5b
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November 4-6, 2024 Conference
Tanzania One Health Conference: Advancing the One Health approach to achieve global health security and sustainable human development
Arusha, Tanzania. Hosted by the Tanzania Prime Minister’s Office One Health Section and promoted by theTanzania One Health Society, this conference is organized around five thematic tracks: 1) One Health Evidence-Based Advocacy, Equity and Social Inclusion. 2) Disease Surveillance, Systems and Technology 3) One Health Approach to Biosecurity and Biosafety Practices, 4) Food and Feed Safety, Security and Nutrition, 5) Climate Change, Biodiversity and Pandemic Preparedness. It will bring together professionals, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from various sectors who will share insights on how to address the complex health challenges facing Tanzania and the world. https://tinyurl.com/55hdwx5y
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November 6, 2024 Symposium
One Health Storytelling: Tales from Science Communicators
10th Annual Utah One Health Symposium
8:00 AM Mountain Time
West Jordan, Utah. Hosted by the One Health Planning Committee- a collaborative of Utah State University Veterinary School, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and other federal, state and local agencies. This is a symposium on One Health communications. Enhance your presentation skills. Learn the value of stories in conveying complex ideas. Hear an exciting tale of a zoonotic disease outbreak. Plus short stories on various One Health topics. Come enjoy great stories and learn how to tell yours better! https://epi.utah.gov/utah-one-health-symposium-2024/
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November 6, 2024
Zoonosis and One Health Updates (ZOHU) Call
2:00 pm Eastern
ZOHU Calls are 1-hour monthly webinars hosted by the U.S. CDC One Health Office that provide timely education on zoonotic and infectious diseases, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, vector-borne diseases, recent outbreaks, and related health threats at the animal-human-environment interface. Free Continuing Education is available for live calls and recordings.
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November 6, 2024 Hybrid One Health Day Event
The Future is Female – Women as Key Players in One Health
6:30 - 8:30 PM CET
Berlin, Germany, House of Democracy and Human Rights and online. Hosted by Veterinaire Sans Frontiers Germany. This event highlights the vital role women play in advancing the One Health approach. Women foster interdisciplinary connections, improve health practices, and raise awareness of the interconnectedness between human, animal, and environmental health. Keynote Speaker: Nike Arning (BMZ) - FGS - female genital schistosomiasis. On-Site World Café (German) features: Ottmar von Holtz (MP, Green Party), Antonie Wagner (Pharmacists without Borders Germany), Lea Knopf (GIZ, ILRI), Representatives from FEMNET and WASH United Online in the Breakout Sessions (English) feature: Monal Daptardar (WOAH), Emma Alegi (FAO), Alexia Rondeau (VSF International), Andrea Winkler (Lancet One Health Commission), Eiman Ahmed (Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany). Note: The introductory keynotes and online sessions of the event will be held in English, while the contributions in the on-site World Café will be held in German. There will be no simultaneous translation. See German Event description and Register here: https://bit.ly/4dokQCR https://onehealthday.com/node/13201
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November 7, 2024 In Person - 2024 Coppoc One Health Lecture: A One Health Analysis of Food Safety and Security, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Climate Change in the 21st Century
West Lafayette, Indiana. The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Coppoc One Health Lecture series was established in 2014 as an annual campus-wide lectureship to focus on the symbiotic relationship between veterinary and human medicine and its worldwide impact. It is named in honor of Dr. Gordon Coppoc, Purdue professor emeritus of veterinary pharmacology. Each year the series brings a leading One Health scholar to campus to address vital health issues from a One Health perspective that is based on the understanding that human, animal, plant, and environmental health are linked. This year’s speaker is Laura Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP. https://tinyurl.com/5x2hvwhd
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November 11-17, 2024
2nd Animal Disease and One Health Forum
One Health - One Future
Nanjing, China. Jointly organized by the editorial office of Animal Diseases and Huazhong Agricultural University. This forum focuses on animal diseases and interdisciplinary fields related to animal diseases and provides a unique platform for sharing and highlighting the latest research, technological progress and ideas that will significantly contribute to animal welfare and human health. The meeting will involve multiple sessions, including keynote presentations, plenary lectures, and poster presentations. It also launches the “RENOFARM Innovation Workshop Youth Poster Competition” with the FAO. This competition is open to students across the globe.
https://tinyurl.com/yc45bt29 https://tinyurl.com/2nhbf4wd
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November 14-15, 2024
1st International Workshop One Health & One Welfare
Valencia, Spain at the Paraninfo Auditorium of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University,
Campus Valencia. Hosted by CYTED Network and the Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development. This event will bring together experts and professionals from different areas of knowledge to update and share the latest advances in One Health & One Welfare topics, as well as in the thematic networks in Latin America, Ibero and the Caribbean. No link available.
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November 19, 2024
Paws, Claws, Hooves, Fins, and Feet—Advancements through a One Health Approach
U.S. FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) 2024 One Health Virtual Symposium
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
Goal: to highlight FDA CVM’s role in protecting human and animal health and to share information on the center’s One Health approach to:
- Animal drug safety surveillance;
- Animal drug development for minor species, such as honeybees, and minor uses in major species like cattle, dogs, and horses;
- Animal cells, tissues, and cell- and tissue-based products, such as blood or platelet-rich plasma; and
- Novel food ingredients that function in the gut of an animal to affect qualities like feed efficiency, waste output, and the reduction of pathogens in food products made from the animal.
4 hours of veterinary RACE CE for in person attendees. Questions, AskCVM@fda.hhs.gov.
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November 20-22, 2024
2nd International Congress on Antimicrobial Resistance with a
One Health Perspectives
Quito, Ecuador. Hosted by the Foodborne Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance Research Unit (UNIETAR) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry of the Central University of Ecuador. No link available.
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November 21, 2024 Hybrid Event
Conservation, Climate, and Communities: Putting One Health in Practice for Resilience
Delaware Valley University One Health Seminar Series
6 pm. Speaker Catherine Machalaba, EcoHealth Alliance. Free but you must Register. https://tinyurl.com/34uefs9k
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December 4 - 5, 2024
State of Illinois (Invitational) One Health Workshop
Champaign, Illinois. The University of Illinois is facilitating a One Health workshop to engage cross-sectoral partners and perform a needs assessment across One Health topics for the state. The One Health approach, which has been recognized at international and national levels, promotes multisectoral and cross-disciplinary collaboration to solve health challenges. The most pressing and emerging challenges require using a One Health approach for solutions, as human, animal, and environmental health are inextricably linked and interconnected. (No ink available)
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December 4-6, 2024
One Health International Student Conference – Pioneering Interdisciplinary Approaches to Global Health Challenges
Bucharest, Romania. Hosted by the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine and organised with the support of University of Sofia, University of Agriculture in Krakow, UniLaSalle Polytechnic Institute, International Student One Health Alliance. This event will bring together students, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields to explore the intricate connections between human, animal, and environmental health. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to address some of the most pressing global health challenges of our time. This One Health Student Conference promises to be an enlightening and inspiring event, encouraging participants to think beyond traditional boundaries and to collaborate across disciplines. onehealth.usamv.ro
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March 26-27, 2025 Conference
Washington State One Health, Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Conference
9 am - 5 pm (both days)
Ellensburg, Washington. Hosted by Central Washington University. This conference is an opportunity for cross-sector sharing and collaboration on human, animal, and environmental health issues. Virtual attendance option for Day 1. Continuing education credits available for veterinarians and registered sanitarians. Provides an opportunity for individuals across the state to network and share ideas regarding issues at the human, animal, and environmental interface. Contact: lauren.sarkissian@doh.wa.gov https://tinyurl.com/354mvf2v
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September 7, 2025
Pathways 2025 Conference - Human Dimensions of Wildlife: Appreciating Nature's Benefits
The recreational participant base has changed over time, and, in turn, the popularity of outdoor recreation activities is shifting. Historically, a space that has been focused on hunting and angling, now includes activities such as birding and wildlife viewing, hiking, and rock climbing as popular avenues to engage in natural areas and on public lands. As interest in these activities continues to grow, wildlife agency leadership will need to adapt to help diverse communities connect with and appreciate nature’s benefits in both new and more traditional forms of engagement. The theme, Appreciating Nature’s Benefits, focuses on the health and wellbeing aspects of connecting with nature, as well as the benefits that communities gain from engaging in outdoor activities. This conference will explore complex issues in wildlife management, use of social science, effective communication, and changing landscapes and seascapes due to climate change and land use management practices. https://tinyurl.com/mu56hfpb
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Recent (and not so recent) PAST EVENTS (You might have missed)
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These events have passed but we would like for the world to be aware of them!
Track the progress of One Health since 2001
Check out more past One Health Events on the Commission's
Global One Health Events (since 2001) webpages.
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October 15-17, 2024
Third International One Health Conference - Greece
Mediterranean: Humanity’s Crossroad for Climate, Children and Maternal Health
Athens, Greece. Co-organized by the University of Catania, San Diego State University, Rete Italiana Medici Sentinella per l'Ambiente, Italian Society for Environmental Medicine, Milano Innovation District, international Society of Doctors for Environnement, University Health Campus of Rome, Global Pandemic Network, Institute of Ecosystem Related Impact Research, Catalan Society for Environmental Medicine and Movimento Azzurro. This Conference aimed to activate synergic dialogues among disciplinary research fields and action domains among researchers, experts and students. The One health conceptual framework and the possible contribution from the One Health approach in the urban resilience capacities enhancement were at the core of the congress dialogues. https://onehealthconference.it/
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October 14, 2024 Invitational In-Person Event
One Digital Health
Berlin, Germany. Hosted by One Sustainable Health and One Europe for Global Health. This session focused on real-life examples and challenges where innovative digital solutions, including through use of AI, are implemented to enhance, facilitate or enable the One Sustainable Health approach. In an increasingly interconnected world, digital health innovations present both opportunities and obstacles in addressing human, animal, and environmental health concerns. This, for monitoring diseases & conditions for their spreading, diagnosis, treatment, regulatory affairs, policy development, economic impact, healthcare & knowledge / data generation, storage & curation to name but a few facets. This session showcased how these technologies have been implemented effectively on the ground, ensuring that solutions are scalable, sustainable, and inclusive. The discussion incorporated insights from the EU4Health Integration and Impact Initiative (EU4H3I), which addresses critical public health challenges such as healthcare disparities, unequal access to therapies, and the lack of diversity in clinical trials. (No link available)
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October 13-15, 2024
World Health Summit 2024 Side Workshop
Towards a World Network of One Sustainable Health Institutes: One Digital Health
Berlin, Germany. The World Health Summit is the premier global event addressing all dimensions of Health - Human, Animal and Planetary/Environmental. These Side Events are organised by the One Europe for Global Health Coalition, supported by the One Sustainable Health for All Foundation and the Virchow Foundation for Global Health. During the workshop representatives of organisations from 5 world regions - Africa, China, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean and North America, discussed the operationalisation, vision and scope of this initiative to leverage local resources for a global impact, that has emerged from Civil Society. The side event brings together specialists in this area from around the world, addressing key issues influencing the implementation of Digital solutions to One Sustainable Health. View the Program. https://tinyurl.com/2342xtmj
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October 13, 2024 Conference and Training
Pathways Europe 2024 - Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Theme: Revisiting What is Wild for Coexisting
Cordoba, Spain. Co-hosted by the Institute for Advanced Social Studies - Spanish Research Council (IESA-CSIC), the University of Córdoba, and the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. The concept of “wild” often refers to elements of nature that remain untamed and unaltered by human intervention. Some argue that in today’s interconnected world, true wild, untouched by human influence, is exceedingly rare or perhaps even nonexistent. In this human-dominated, Anthropocene era, new challenges and new debates arise as to what is wild and what is natural. More info, http://tinyurl.com/3d5byt4s
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October 11, 2024 USGS Webinar
One Health Approach to Ecosystems Science
Hosted by the U.S. Geological Society (USGS) Ecosystems Mission Area (EMA) that provides science to help America achieve sustainable management and conservation of biological resources in wild and urban spaces, and places in between. This presentation highlighted how EMA science including environmental contaminants, wildlife disease, invasive species, wildland fire, and climate change, serves as a foundational component of One Health. https://tinyurl.com/mr2j8jfs
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October 9, 2024
One Health@Penn ‘Research in Progress / Works in Progress’ (RiP/WiP)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania One Health in Action Faculty. Speakers:
- Dan Beiting - Microbial biogeography in the Galapagos: a One Health approach to exploring antibiotic resistance
- Ricardo Castillo - Global Lessons from Local Zoonosis Control Program
https://tinyurl.com/48f6jzfz
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October 3, 2024 Webinar / Online Roundtable
Prevention: What Lies Behind the Concept? Definition and assessment prospects
Hosted by PREZODE (Preventing Zoonotic Disease Emergence).Currently, the term “prevention” is used in varying ways. It may refer to “primary prevention” - stopping human diseases from occurring altogether and avoiding localized outbreaks from spreading into larger epidemics or pandemics. It may also refer to “secondary prevention” which involves measures like early detection, vaccination, improved healthcare systems, medication, or behavior change promotion. Does the prevention of pathogen spillover from animals to humans also include the risk of emergence? Panelists: Casey Barton-Behravesh, Ana Riviere Cinnamond, Osman Dar, Daniel Masiga. Moderated by Wim Van Der Poel.
https://tinyurl.com/mhvcmbsr
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October 3, 2024
Colorado State Fall Large One Health Institute Affiliate Luncheon
The Institute’s Affiliate Network includes over 280 faculty researchers, federal, state, and local organizational partners, and staff interested in One Health collaboration and research. This luncheon kicked off the Fall semester. The One Health Institute shared updates and engaged Affiliates in discussions about activities for the academic year.
https://tinyurl.com/2adr6wmk
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October 2, 2024
Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Virtual Global Health week Session VW6: Climate Change, Pollution, Biodiversity Loss - Innovations to address this triple threat to planetary health
This interactive free online event was open to anyone around the world. It included a plenary presentation, an expert panel discussion, and viewing of finalist multimedia competition submissions that convey actions and solutions being used around the world in the face of climate change threats, pollution issues, and increasing biodiversity losses. In the lead up to three international summits on climate, biodiversity, and plastic pollution, education and research have vital roles to play in advocating for a healthier future. Through presentations, case studies, and a case competition, the October 2 session provided tools to empower the health sector and academic institutions to have a voice in shaping planetary health policy and programs at national and global levels. https://tinyurl.com/2euny9zz
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October 2, 2024
Zoonosis and One Health Updates (ZOHU) Call
ZOHU Calls are 1-hour monthly webinars hosted by the U.S. CDC One Health Office that provide timely education on zoonotic and infectious diseases, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, vector-borne diseases, recent outbreaks, and related health threats at the animal-human-environment interface. Free Continuing Education is available for live calls and recordings. Webinar recordings from 2018-2024 are available on the CDC ZOHU series YouTube playlist. The October 2024 call included the following:
- Federal Response to the Emergence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A H5N1 in Dairy Cattle
- Overview of CDC's Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
- HPAI H5N1 in Dairy Cattle: A Novel Challenge to the Milk Safety System
https://tinyurl.com/2pxe89xy
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October 2, 2024 In-Person Roundtable
From human to animal and planetary Health: Reaffirming the European Commitment
Bruxelles, Belgium. Organized by One Sustainable Health for All, One Europe for Global Health and the Virchow Foundation. One Europe for Global Health has formulated a specific ‘desirata’ on how the European Union and European Commission could best contribute to one sustainable human, animal and environmental / planetary health through improved cross sectoral alignment. This roundtable was organized with newly-elected members of the European Parliament and high-ranking officials from the European Commission. Experts from civil society and academia presented the challenges and possibilities to address them. Contact: brian.rudkin@fondation-usdt.org
https://tinyurl.com/mr3bepmt
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September 30 - October 4, 2024
COAG Meeting Side Event
One Health approach to strengthen pandemic prevention and preparedness
Rome, Italy. The Committee on Agriculture (COAG) is a Governing Body of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Its key roles include providing technical advice on issues ranging from sustainable crop and livestock production to how to manage land and water resources in a changing climate. This online discussion was a side event at the 29th Session of COAG.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQYCoci0AaM
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September 30 - October 3, 2024
International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. Hosted by the University of Arkansas Center of Excellence for Poultry Science,and Division of Agriculture Research and Extension. See the Meeting Agenda. https://tinyurl.com/b7w7nenr
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September 26, 2024
Biosecurity in Context
What would it look like to co-create biosecurity measures that recognize the complexity of differing social, environmental, ethical and economic priorities? What steps do we need to take to achieve biosecurity in context? What structural barriers prevent this collectivised work? The suitability and sustainability of biosecurity measures that promote standardised industrial animal agriculture is questionable, given the heterogenous farming systems and diverse social contexts that exist in reality. Prof. Stephen Hinchliffe (University of Exeter) chaired this workshop with Prof. Nenene Qekwana (University of Pretoria), who presented on his experiences as a vet and academic in South Africa, and Nathalia Brichet and Frida Hastrup (University of Copenhagen), who presented on the role of social sciences and their field work in Denmark in co-creating biosecurity measures in context. https://tinyurl.com/5n9464zm
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September 22-25, 2024 Conference
MEDTROP 2024 Brazil
Tropical Medicine through a One Health Perspective
São Paulo, Brazil. Hosted by the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine. This event was a milestone for One Health in Brazil, providing a platform to discuss major One Health challenges, share research data, and explore policy developments. Additional resources:
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Following the six steps of the Quadripartite One Health Plan of Action, Brazilian and Latin American One Health Experts have presented six webinars.
- A One Health Pre-Workshop among all sectors (Universities, Associations, Ministries and MEDTROP members) was held on Sept 21-22, 2024 on "Oficina: Saúde Única/Uma Só Saúde and Tema: Desafios para a implementação da Saúde Única/Uma Só Saúde em um cenário de mudanças climáticas " [Challenges for implementing One Health in a climate change scenario].
https://tinyurl.com/bdhbb35w https://medtrop2024.com.br/
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September 21, 2024
Integrating Diversity and Equity in One Health
Special Session at the World One Health Congress 2024
Capetown, S. Africa. Hosted by Women for One Health (WfOH). Primary aims were (a) Discuss current evidence on the integral role of the principles of diversity and equity in the successful implementation of a One Health approach and (b) Showcase new research and activities in this area to support greater consideration of diversity and equity in One Health. Moderated by Prof. Salome Bukachi from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Panel speakers included:
- Cat McGillycuddy, UK Health Security Agency
- Claudia Robbiati, Italian National Institute of Health and Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Dr. Lilian Waiboci, University of Nairobi, Kenya
- Dr. Phaedra Henley and Dr. Anselme Shyaka, Center for One Health at the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda
- Prof. Andrea S. Winkler, Center for Global Health at the Technical University of Munich, Germany
https://tinyurl.com/57xc6wdn
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September 20-23, 2024 Conference
8th World One Health Congress (WOHC) 2024
Cape Town South Africa. See posting above in NEWS. Organized by the global One Health Community.
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September 18-19, 2024
SEAOHUN 2024 International
‘One Health in Action’ Conference
Chiang Mai, Thailand. Hosted jointly by the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and the International Society for Animal Hygiene (ISAH). Distinct tracks curated included:
- One Health Education, Capacity Building and Institutionalization
- One Health Policy, Coordinating Mechanisms, Multisectoral Partnership
- One Health Approach to Tackle AMR
- Collaborative Approach to Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious diseases
- Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through One Health approach
https://tinyurl.com/uxadcuzj
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September 17-18, 2024 Symposium
Interact Symposium 2024 on One Health and One Medicine
Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hosted by the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy (INTERACT). This symposium was targeted to scientists, public health and industry experts, clinicians, and other stakeholders engaged in research and application of technologies at the interface of human and veterinary medicine. It explored diverse topics, from zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 to innovative cancer therapies, and integrated solutions for both veterinary and human patients. Key focus areas included discussions on the gut microbiome and its role in health and wellness. Additionally, it examined the public health impacts of zoonotic diseases, the necessity of robust disease surveillance and mitigation strategies, and the socio-economic effects of disease burden in rural populations. See the Symposium Agenda. https://tinyurl.com/44krz4cc
https://tinyurl.com/4n2dcbw6
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September 17, 2024
U.S. Northeast Regional Consortium for One Health Quarterly Meeting
This consortium is made up of representatives from state governments, academia and civil society from the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They meet quarterly to share updates on One Health issues across their region. One Health Delaware of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Dividion of Public Health often takes the lead in organizing the meetings.
https://tinyurl.com/4975rp8s
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September 12, 2024
A quadrinational One Health initiative for a sustainable AMR solution: Tanzanian transmission sources and patterns
Hosted by the AMR Multistakeholder Partnership Platform Action Group on Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance in Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania and India. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) may easily transmit from animals to humans through the environment and this phenomenon is particularly relevant in poultry farming. Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria may transmit their genetic traits to the environment, to pathogenic bacteria circulating within poultry farming areas and other environments and then to humans rendering Ineffective future use of antimicrobials for disease control in poultry farms and in humans. This discussion brought together multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral representatives from different countries to tackle the critical challenges posed by movement of AMR bacteria in the poultry industry into the environment and to humans.
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September 9-10, 2024 Invitational Event
One Health Strengthening Europe Kick-Off Conference
Amsterdam, Netherlands. Hosted by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and Med-Vet-Net. See above under NEWS. Key Objectives: 1)Enhancing Cross-Sector Collaboration: Facilitating dialogue and synergy among public health, animal health, and environmental health stakeholders. 2) Improving Disease Surveillance and Response: Strengthening our collective ability to monitor, detect, and respond to emerging (infectious) health threats. 3) Promoting Evidence-Based Policies and Regulation: Advocating for policies grounded in robust scientific evidence to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health. 4) Building Capacity and Expertise: Empowering professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex One Health challenges effectively. https://tinyurl.com/8md7ept3
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September 4, 2024
Zoonosis and One Health Updates (ZOHU) Call
ZOHU Calls are 1-hour monthly webinars hosted by the U.S. CDC One Health Office that provide timely education on zoonotic and infectious diseases, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, vector-borne diseases, recent outbreaks, and related health threats at the animal-human-environment interface. Free Continuing Education is available for live calls and recordings. The September 2024 call included:
- Thinking About Thinking: A Metacognitive Framework for Antimicrobial Prescribing by Veterinarians
- NOAA and One Health: Marine Animal Health, Environmental Intelligence, and Heat Resilience
https://tinyurl.com/2pxe89xy
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August 11-14-2024
International Conference on One Health
Hainan, China, Hosted by Hainan Medical University, the One Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Elsevier this conference will bring together leading researchers in One Health and will serve as a crucial platform for researchers, policymakers and stakeholders to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration to address the many complex challenges in implementing a One Health approach.
https://tinyurl.com/4vkcb89n
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July 16, 2024
One Health Workshop Brings Together
International Universities and Non-Government Organizations at North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Researchers and practitioners from three countries gathered for a three-day workshop funded by NC State’s Global One Health Academy (GOHA) to strengthen and expand collaborations between several universities and non-government organizations that work with local and Indigenous communities to improve community, rainforest, and marine health. To support equitable and effective One Health solutions, several organizations have adopted a method called Radical Listening. After communities identify their most pressing problems and the best solutions, non-government organizations support the solutions that communities have determined. https://tinyurl.com/bdcnxurr
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Courses and Summer Programs
GOH 302: -Global One Health Applications: Summer Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
Hosted by the North Carolina State University European Center - Prague. This program applies the One Health framework to real-world global health challenges through field-based learning and interdisciplinary engagement. You’ll participate in immersive field visits, examining issues such as emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and the health impacts of climate change. These hands-on experiences and interactive learning sessions will challenge you to think critically about the many factors that influence health outcomes across different domains. Scholarship application deadline: November 15, 2024 https://tinyurl.com/2r268y2j
R E N O F A R M Youth Poster Challenge
RENOFARM (Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials on Farms for Sustainable Agrifood System Transformation) is a global initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in April 2024. This project aims to reduce the need for antimicrobial drugs on farms under the guiding principles of the One Health approach, promoting sustainable transformation within agrifood systems. To advocate for the One Health approach and the RENOFARM initiative among youth worldwide, FAO has teamed up with Huazhong Agricultural University for the RENOFARM Youth Poster Challenge during the 2nd Animal Disease and One Health Forum. This competition is open to university students (≥18 years old) across the globe, encouraging students to form multinational teams, design posters, and submit their entries. Submission Deadline: October 26, 2024 https://tinyurl.com/2nhbf4wd
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Fellowships / Residencies
Science for Development Fellowships program (SDF)
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Science for Development Fellowships program (SDF), as a two-year experiential professional development opportunity for American scientists and engineers to work at USAID and apply their expertise and research skills to inform the U.S. government’s international development activities and support their success. The Call for Applications for the Class of 2025-2027 is now open! Application Deadline: November 4, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET Learn more & apply
Open Call - Climate Sensitive Infectious Disease (CSID) Network
The Climate Sensitive Infectious Disease (CSID) Network is open to Fellowship Expressions of Interest, due by Nov. 4.
Two PhD Fellowships focused on Wildlife Health / One Health
Ithaca, New York at the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health through the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's Biomedical & Biological Sciences (BBS) PhD Program. Students pursuing a PhD or DVMs seeking a PhD who complete the first year of the program and successfully match with a wildlife health faculty mentor following laboratory/program rotations will be eligible for appointment to the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Graduate Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship provides up to five years of support, beginning in the summer of the first year of study. To be considered, essays for the Yang Fellowship must be submitted along with the BBS PhD Program application by December 1st! Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/24yjmy2e
American Geophysical Union (AGU) Thriving Earth Exchange Community Science Fellowships
Community Science happens when communities and scientists do science together to advance community priorities. Community Science Fellows are committed volunteers who are eager to facilitate and lead collaborative, co-developed community science projects that produce on-the-ground impact in local communities. They can have any background, experience level, or location. Fellows have a strong focus on community priorities; the ability to listen, empathize, remain flexible, communicate; and have a respect for all knowledge and ways of knowing. The skills Community Science Fellows hone prepare them to manage diverse teams, work across disciplinary boundaries, and connect science to action. https://tinyurl.com/3h2w5v4n
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Publications Worth Revisiting
Teaching “One Medicine, One Health”, Kahn LH, Kaplan B, Monath TP, Steel JH,The American Journal of Medicine, Volume 121, Issue 3, 169 – 170, March, 2008,
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.09.023
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New Books
'One Health - a contribution from the University',
This book is written by professors and researchers from the Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS) of the University of Porto to the civil society, to bring this concept to many audiences. In it the reader will discover texts that present the One Health approach through situations close to all of us in order to promote understanding of it. If we recognize that the well-being of all living beings (and ours too) depends on an integrative, transdisciplinary approach and sustainable decision-making, then we can truly build a healthier future. See Book Launch event on November 4, 2024.
https://tinyurl.com/2f6hh7p4
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Rivers of the Anthropocene
This book presents the work and research of the Rivers of the Anthropocene Network, an international collaborative group of scientists, social scientists, humanists, artists, policymakers, and community organizers working to produce innovative transdisciplinary research on global freshwater systems. In an attempt to bridge disciplinary divides, the essays in this volume address the challenge in studying the intersection of biophysical and human sociocultural systems in the age of the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch of humans’ own making. Features contributions from a rich diversity of disciplines—from toxicology to archaeology to philosophy.
Kelly, J.M., Scarpino, P., Berry, H., Syvitski, J. and Meybeck, M., 2017. Rivers of the Anthropocene. California: University of California Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1525/luminos.43
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FAO One Health Newsletter
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North Carolina State University
Global One Health Academy (GOHA)
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World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Newsletter
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Podcasts
One World One Health Podcasts
Hosted by the One Health Trust (formerly CDDEP). Our world faces many urgent challenges, from pandemics and decreasing biodiversity to pollution and melting polar ice caps, among others. This podcast highlights solutions to these problems from the scientists and experts working to make a difference. http://tinyurl.com/5dcadcwp
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