Cross-Border Health SecurityPriority Area #15
One Health Approach
Implementing One Health approach to address health threats at the human-animal-environment interface.
Policy Objectives
- Establish functional One Health coordination mechanisms
- Address zoonotic disease threats collaboratively
- Combat antimicrobial resistance through One Health
- Integrate environmental health considerations
Regional Status
One Health approach gaining traction post-COVID and Ebola experiences. National One Health platforms established in several countries. AMR action plans being developed.
Related Frameworks
WHO One HealthFAO-OIE-WHO TripartiteGlobal AMR Action Plan