Operationalising one health in Ӱֱ
Despite our remarkable advances in modern medicine and public health, we are still facing the persistent emergence of new diseases.
The relentless pace of urbanisation, coupled with intensive food production and agricultural practices, has resulted in a staggering . Demographic shifts, societal upheavals, and behavioural changes have given rise to catastrophic outbreaks and pandemics, such as COVID-19. And let us not forget the insidious non-infectious diseases like cancers, brought about by relentless pollution and the current and future impact of climate change on global health.These global health challenges require a One Health approach.
“One Health isan integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It recognizes the health of humans, animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and inter-dependent” ().
Introducing One Health into practical action is essential at all levels of society. But how can we make it happen? This is where our project on “One Health Operationalisation” comes into play.
We are actively engaged in conducting surveys, workshops, and interviews with key stakeholders across various sectors in South Ӱֱ and Nationally. Our goal is to understand the actions towards operationalising One Health and to assess the current capabilities and infrastructure related to One Health. Demonstrating the evidence for a systems approach across the whole of government and non-government sectors for successful implementation of One Health will contribute to developing comprehensive strategies and frameworks that will consolidate and promote the implementation of a robust One Health approach in South Ӱֱ, and more broadly, in Ӱֱ.
We are inviting Environment Institute members who work in One Health or are interested in One Health to participate in a workshop bringing together the three sectors to discuss how One Health is operationalised in South Ӱֱ. By sharing your knowledge and experiences regarding the challenges and opportunities surrounding the operationalisation of One Health, you can contribute to the development of a roadmap that fosters balanced and sustainable health for all.
- Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- Senior Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
- Project Officer, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Workshop for Operationalising One Health in South Ӱֱ
We are senior lecturers in the School of Public Health and the School of Animal and Veterinary Science at The Ӱֱ of Adelaide, and we are conducting research concerning theOperationalisation of One Health in South Ӱֱ.
What is involved?
We are reaching out to you because you are working or conducting research in animal, human, or environmental health — the three key sectors for implementing a One Health approach. We are organising a workshop to bring together the three sectors to gain an in-depth understanding of how One Health is operationalised in South Ӱֱ.
We would like to invite you to participate in this workshop and share your experiences about how One Health can be implemented to integrate human, animal, and environmental health sectors.This information is important to help us understand thecurrentsystems in placethat guide One Health efforts in South Ӱֱ forbetter prevention, preparedness, and response — not only for future pandemics but other public health threats and hazards such as climate change.
Date and time:Friday, 17thNovember 2023 from 9:30-11:30 am.
Venue: Room 4050 (Fourth floor) Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building - The Ӱֱ of Adelaide, 4 North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5000. Link to the map-
The workshop will be face-to-face, held in Adelaide, and will be facilitated by a qualified workshop facilitator independent of this study.Please click on the following link for more information and to register for this workshop—
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If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at priyanka.multani@adelaide.edu.au.
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