One Health

Fuelled by zoonotic disease outbreaks of avian influenza and swine influenza in the early 2000’s, the epidemics of Ebola and Zika in the 2010’s, and the most recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, the importance of…

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The specific needs of nomadic pastoralist communities are often not considered in public services. This is also the case in the health sector. In Ethiopia, Swiss Development Cooperation is supporting the establishment of…

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Translate scientific evidence into sustainable changes for livestock-keeping communities in low- and middle-income countries – that is the goal the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has set itself. Our…

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Diversity of settings and the nature of the world’s health challenges had been calling for linking up expertise from different disciplines long before the One Health approach was gaining momentum. Our authors describe…

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In August, Germany’s development ministry set up a division concentrating on One Health topics. Parliamentary State Secretary Maria Flachsbarth on knowledge gaps at the human-animal-environment interface, the link…

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Livestock is a crucial link between people and the environment that can have both positive and negative effects. For a One Health approach, we need to re-balance the relationship between animals and land and weigh…

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Zoonotic diseases are on the increase. Reducing the risk of further pandemics requires action in a range of areas. Our authors look at the origins of pandemics and discuss some measures centring on a One Health approach…

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At the 6th World One Health Congress, scientists and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organisations gave accounts of their activities at the animal-human-environment interface. Alongside the “usual…

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How do diseases spread from wildlife to humans? What can be done to limit the risks and the impact on society? A white paper suggests ways of preventing and detecting diseases, and taking rapid action if necessary.

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Food systems exemplify the complex interdependencies between humans, our physical environment and other organisms. Changes to our food system, both as short-term shocks or long-term trends, have direct impacts on human,…

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