One health

  • One Health is the collaborative effort of multiple health science professions, together with their related disciplines and institutions-working locally, nationally and globally to attain optimal health for people, domestic animals, wildlife, plants and our environment. (One Health Commission, 2011)
  • One Health concept was officially adopted in 1984.
  • It is a concept to bring together human, animal, and environment health.

About One Health | One Health | CDC

Key Principles:

  • Interconnectedness: Recognizes that the health of humans, animals, and the environment are interlinked.
  • Collaboration: Promotes collaboration among professionals from various disciplines, including medicine, veterinary science, environmental science, and more.
  • Prevention: Emphasizes the importance of preventive measures to address health issues at the interface of humans, animals, and the environment.
  • Global Perspective: Acknowledges that health challenges are global and require global cooperation.
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