One Health Initiative

The One Health initiative is a collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and environmental health. It emphasizes that health challenges, like infectious diseases, often involve all three areas. For example, a virus can jump from animals to humans, and environmental factors can influence this transmission. By integrating efforts across multiple disciplines—such as medicine, veterinary science, and environmental science—One Health aims to create more effective solutions for global health issues, improve disease prevention, and promote sustainable ecosystems for healthier communities.