Today, EASVO welcomes the Joint Tripartite (FAO, OIE, WHO) and UNEP Statement on the a new operational definition of One Health from their advisory panel, the One Health High Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP).

The four organizations are working together to mainstream One Health so that they are better prepared to prevent, predict, detect, and respond to global health threats and promote sustainable development.

The One Health definition developed by the OHHLEP states:

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 change, and contributing to sustainable development.

 

This new OHHLEP One Health definition aims to promote a clear understanding and translation across sectors and areas of expertise.

One Health, linking humans, animals and the environment, can help to address the full spectrum of disease control – from disease prevention to detection, preparedness, response, and management – and to improve and promote health and sustainability.

You can read more about the statement on the OIE website and follow the link here for more information on OHHLEP.