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One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.

FAO promotes a One Health approach as part of agrifood system transformation for the health of people, animals, plants and the environment. This involves a spectrum of actors and work on sustainable agriculture, animal, plant, forest, and aquaculture health, food safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), food security, nutrition and livelihoods.

Ensuring a One Health approach is essential for progress to anticipate, prevent, detect and control diseases that spread between animals and humans, tackle AMR, ensure food safety, prevent environment-related human and animal health threats, as well as combatting many other challenges. A One Health approach is also critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Upcoming events
Virtual Event, 05/12/2024

The webinar is an opportunity to learn more about the drivers and impact of vector-borne protozoan parasites on the use and resistance to antimicrobials in livestock.

Key fact 1

60 percent of all human infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin and some 75 percent jump species.

Key fact 1 bis

High impact diseases affect the availability and quality of animal source foods.

Key fact 2

A One Health approach can reduce potential threats at the human-animal-environment interface, while protecting biodiversity.

Key fact 3

UN Members support a One Health approach – many have established multisectoral working groups on antimicrobial resistance.

Key fact 4

Supporting good agricultural practices is essential to prevent, mitigate and manage plant diseases, ensuring that harvests can feed all people.

Key fact 5

Good practices from farm to plate represent a One Health approach to food safety.

Key fact 6

USD 8 trillion to USD 16 trillion is the estimated cost of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights
FAO’s role in tackling mpox: A One Health approach to addressing emerging zoonoses
22/11/2024

Recent discussions and research have emphasized the importance of proactive strategies to address the growing challenge posed by mpox. FAO’s initiatives...

Bridging health and climate: Why COP 29 needs the One Health approach
21/11/2024

As the world faces the twin crises of climate change and global health challenges, the One Health approach offers a transformative way to tackle the...

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Step into the wild: A One Health photographic tour
18/11/2024

Explore a new photographic exhibition that highlights the One Health initiatives of the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme within their immersive...

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World AMR Awareness Week
18/11/2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis. It has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production...

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The One Health approach to optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems and turn the tide of antimicrobial resistance
18/11/2024

FAO, in collaboration with UN partners, employs the One Health approach to address interconnected global health challenges, including antimicrobial...

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FAO supports Ethiopia in tackling rabies
08/11/2024

FAO is supporting Ethiopia's efforts to eliminate rabies by 2030 through a collaborative One Health approach, working with national authorities to strengthen...