President Ali’s vision for healthcare strengthened with One-Health Project - Guyana Chronicle

President Ali’s vision for healthcare strengthened with One-Health Project - Guyana Chronicle

IN a move to bolster the country’s preparedness for future health crises, the Government of Guyana has signed a landmark US$22 million agreement with the World Bank under the One Health Project. The signing took place on Wednesday between Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, […]

The importance of One Health to the veterinary team

NAVTA president on how vet team members contribute to One Health partnerships by developing early warning systems that help detect disease outbreaks in animals and humans, and the four ways they add to their own skillsets.

What is One Health?

A comprehensive approach to health The One Health High Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP) defines One Health as ‘an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.’ One Health targets multiple broad but interconnected threats, including: Loss of habitats and biodiversity  Zoonotic diseases (those transmitted from animals to humans or humans to animals) Public health preparedness …