Delegates at a side event during FAO's Committee on Agriculture raised the importance of increasing awareness about the crucial role of plant health in the One Health apprach for managing interconnected human, animal and environmental health risks.

As the world grapples with the rising threat of zoonotic and emerging diseases, the Global Early Warning System (GLEWS+) stands as a critical defense in protecting global health.

The funding is designed to bolster the global response to mpox outbreaks and other infectious diseases.

Emmanuel was among the In Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training cohort trainees two years ago. He is a field Veterinary Officer stationed at Baragoi a Subcounty of Samburu County and an active member of the County One Health group.

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.

Tsetse flies and the diseases they transmit, collectively known as trypanosomoses, pose a significant threat to both human and animal health in sub-Saharan Africa.

The One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP) held its inaugural meeting for the second term on 18-19 September in South Africa, on the margins of the World One Health Congress.

In Asia, dogs are the primary carriers of rabies, making canine-mediated rabies a significant threat to both humans and livestock, with devastating impacts on livelihoods, food security, and public health.

FAO have teamed up with Huazhong Agricultural University to launch the RENOFARM Youth Scientific Poster Challenge during the Second Animal Disease and One Health Forum.

Human cases of rabies dropped to a fraction of their peak levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of the One Health approach.

Consultation reflecting on the experience of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan and the WHO subregional central office in Asian countries as part of independent interdepartmental cooperation on the control of zoonotic infections, protection against antimicrobials and food safety.

Your opinion counts! By taking part in this consultation, you can provide suggestions and make improvements to these updated guidelines.

The United Kingdom, through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has committed to a significant investment in the One Health Knowledge Nexus, a collaborative platform aimed at generating and sharing vital knowledge to address complex health challenges.

FAO conducted a Tabletop Simulation Exercise focused on rabies using a One Health approach to evaluate and strengthen the region’s operational readiness in response to the need for improved preparedness and response to zoonotic disease outbreaks.

FAO is working with its partners, through the One Health approach, to gather the latest scientific information and evidence to support science-based decisions on prevention and mitigation of the risk of mpox.

Biosecurity is essential for protecting animal health, safeguarding our food supply, and mitigating the risk of zoonotic diseases. While governments and international organizations play a crucial role, the success of biosecurity initiatives hinges on the active participation of local communities.

The interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health highlights the critical role of a collaborative One Health approach across sectors to prevent future pandemics. 

Senegal’s farmers and vets had never seen anything like it before. An infestation tore across the country, inflicting myiasis, a parasitic invasion of a wound by maggots. So it is little wonder that the suddenness and severity of the screwworm outbreak set off alarm bells.

A venture into one of Cambodia’s lost caves is part of an innovative mission for disease surveillance conducted as part of a joint project between FAO and the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC). 

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a significant global health threat affecting humans, animals, plants, and the environment, and as such is a perfect example of a One Health issue.