Welcome to The One Health Series

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Heyyy, there!!

Welcome to the One Health Series platform. In recent times pandemics and other global crisis have taught us that we do not and cannot live in isolation. Our lives as humans are directly and indirectly affected by animals (wild and domestic) and our shared environment, and vice-versa. To this end, the need to revisit the concept of ONE HEALTH in the discharge of our daily preoccupations and in the training of scientists (physicians, veterinarians, microbiologists, environmental scientists, nurses etc.) has become more paramount. 

The implementation of a holistic approach (One Health) through collaborative and concerted efforts from all stakeholders is key to achieving optimum health. As stated as one of the major highlights at the Prince Mahidol Conference 2013, “One Health is like a symphony - it takes each individual player to make it work.”

Join us on this journey as we digest, discuss, educate ourselves and give ourselves advice on topical one health issues that are imminent. Relax and have a good read.

Akwaaba!!!

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