One Health and the neglected zoonoses: turning rhetoric into reality

Abstract

Successful adoption of a One Health approach could have far-reaching impacts on poverty alleviation, health and food security, particularly in developing countries through integrated control of neglected zoonoses. However, the practical implementation of this approach presents many challenges. Anna Okello and colleagues argue that, for effective implementation, lessons learned and 'best practice' must be led by national and regional stakeholders drawn from a variety of disciplines. High-profile regional and international institutions can play an important role in the global governance of One Health by encouraging individual countries to devise appropriate tailored solutions that are workable within their own context.

Intersectoral collaboration between the medical and veterinary professions in low-resource societies: The role of research and training institutions

“…However, collaboration needs to be institutionalised for long term sustainability [7]. Today, most international organisations (WHO, OIE, FAO, World Bank, etc.)…”

“…The strong case for intersectoral collaboration between the veterinary and medical professions, particularly in developing countries, that Calvin Schwabe clearly made in his book "Veterinary Medicine and Human Health" in 1984 [4;5] is even more relevant in today's world which is characterised by major ecological changes [5][6][7]. Human population development, growth and movement have a tremendous impact on the likelihood of interand intra-species transmission of diseases, including wildlife.…”

Integrated health messaging for multiple neglected zoonoses: Approaches, challenges and opportunities in Morocco

“…Advocacy efforts for the control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and to a lesser extent Neglected Zoonotic Diseases (NZDs), have emphasised the added-value of integrated approaches (Bardosh, 2014, Okello et al, 2011. As a concept, "integration" can be applied across multiple scales, such as management, programmatic operations and different health outcomes.…”

Transboundary Diseases and Wildlife Management: An Overview

“…Infected mosquitoes often move with cattle populations during transit. Tens of thousands of morbidities and over a thousand human deaths have been recorded in Africa over a period of time (Okello et al, 2011).…”