scholarly journals Global health security must embrace a One Health approach: Contributions and experiences of veterinarians during the COVID-19 response in Australia

One Health ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 100314
Author(s):  
Sandra G. Steele ◽  
Jenny-Ann L.M.L. Toribio ◽  
Siobhan M. Mor
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
One Health ◽  
Global Health Security ◽  
Health Security

scholarly journals One Health contributions towards more effective and equitable approaches to health in low- and middle-income countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 372 (1725) ◽  
pp. 20160168 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Cleaveland ◽  
J. Sharp ◽  
B. Abela-Ridder ◽  
K. J. Allan ◽  
J. Buza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Human Health ◽  
One Health ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Global Health Security ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Emerging Zoonoses ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Global Health Security Agenda

Emerging zoonoses with pandemic potential are a stated priority for the global health security agenda, but endemic zoonoses also have a major societal impact in low-resource settings. Although many endemic zoonoses can be treated, timely diagnosis and appropriate clinical management of human cases is often challenging. Preventive ‘One Health’ interventions, e.g. interventions in animal populations that generate human health benefits, may provide a useful approach to overcoming some of these challenges. Effective strategies, such as animal vaccination, already exist for the prevention, control and elimination of many endemic zoonoses, including rabies, and several livestock zoonoses (e.g. brucellosis, leptospirosis, Q fever) that are important causes of human febrile illness and livestock productivity losses in low- and middle-income countries. We make the case that, for these diseases, One Health interventions have the potential to be more effective and generate more equitable benefits for human health and livelihoods, particularly in rural areas, than approaches that rely exclusively on treatment of human cases. We hypothesize that applying One Health interventions to tackle these health challenges will help to build trust, community engagement and cross-sectoral collaboration, which will in turn strengthen the capacity of fragile health systems to respond to the threat of emerging zoonoses and other future health challenges. One Health interventions thus have the potential to align the ongoing needs of disadvantaged communities with the concerns of the broader global community, providing a pragmatic and equitable approach to meeting the global goals for sustainable development and supporting the global health security agenda. This article is part of the themed issue ‘One Health for a changing world: zoonoses, ecosystems and human well-being’.

scholarly journals One Health Security: An Important Component of the Global Health Security Agenda

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 221-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gigi Gronvall ◽  
Crystal Boddie ◽  
Rickard Knutsson ◽  
Michelle Colby
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
One Health ◽  
Global Health Security ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Global Health Security Agenda

scholarly journals Nipah virus epidemic in southern India and emphasizing “One Health” approach to ensure global health security

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
VijayK Chattu ◽  
Raman Kumar ◽  
Soosanna Kumary ◽  
Fnu Kajal ◽  
JosephK David
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
One Health ◽  
Nipah Virus ◽  
Southern India ◽  
Global Health Security ◽  
Health Security

scholarly journals Viral Zoonoses of National Importance in Ghana: Advancements and Opportunities for Enhancing Capacities for Early Detection and Response

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Richard D. Suu-Ire ◽  
Evangeline Obodai ◽  
J. H. Kofi Bonney ◽  
Samuel O. Bel-Nono ◽  
William Ampofo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Global Health ◽  
One Health ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Zoonotic Disease ◽  
Shared Environment ◽  
Global Health Security ◽  
Health Security ◽  
National Importance ◽  
The One

Zoonotic diseases have devastating impacts on human and animal health, livelihoods, and economies. Addressing the complex web of interrelated factors leading to zoonotic disease emergence and spread requires a transdisciplinary, cross-sectoral approach, One Health. The One Health approach, which considers the linkages between the health of people, animals, and their shared environment, presents opportunities to reduce these impacts through a more holistic coordinated strategy to understanding and mitigating disease risks. Understanding the linkages between animal, human, and environmental health risks and outcomes is critical for developing early detection systems and risk reduction strategies to address known and novel zoonotic disease threats. Nearly 70 countries across the world, including Ghana, have signed on to the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), which is facilitating multisectoral approaches to strengthen country capacities in the prevention and early detection of and respond to infectious disease threats. Currently, Ghana has not yet formalized a national One Health policy. The lack of a clearly defined multisectoral platform and limited collaboration among key Ghanaian Ministries, Departments, and Agencies has impacted the country’s ability to effectively mitigate and respond to emerging and reemerging zoonoses. Many of these emerging zoonoses are caused by viruses, which, because of their diversity and evolutionary properties, are perceived to pose the greatest threat to global health security. Here, we review viral zoonoses of national importance and priority in Ghana, highlight recent advancements in One Health capacities, and discuss opportunities for implementing One Health approaches to mitigate zoonotic disease threats.

scholarly journals An evaluation of the global health security agenda steering group governance interventions

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
N E DeShore ◽  
J A Johnson ◽  
P Malone ◽  
R Greenhill ◽  
W Wuenstal
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Health System Performance ◽  
Global Health Security ◽  
Member States ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Governance Indicators ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Global Health Security Agenda

Abstract Background Member States lack of compliance with 2005 IHR implementation led to the launched of the Global Health Security Agenda. This research will provide an understanding of how the Global Health Security Agenda Steering Group (GHSA SG) governance interventions impact health system performance and global health security. This will enhance the understanding of a Steering Group's governance interventions in complex Global Health initiatives. Research questions: To what extent have GHSA SG governance interventions contributed towards enabling health system performance of WHO Member States? To what extent have GHSA SG governance interventions contributed towards the implementation of global health security among WHO Member States? Methods Correlational analysis using Spearman's rho examined the relationship between governance, health system performance and global health security variables at one point in time. A convenience non-probability sample consisting of eight WHO Member States was used. SPSS Statistics generated the bivariate correlation analyzes. Results Governance and health system performance analysis indicated a statistically significant strong positive effect size in 11 out of 18 and moderate positive effect size in the remaining seven out of 18 health system performance indicators. Governance and global health security analysis concluded three of the governance indicators had strong and moderate positive coefficients. Global health security variables demonstrated weak effects in the remaining three governance indicators. Conclusions This study presents a case for health systems embedding in global health security. Health system performance is only as effective at protecting populations when countries achieve core capacities of preparedness and response to global health threats. The associations provide stakeholders information about key characteristics of governance that influence health system performance and global health security implementation. Key messages This study provides an argument for the continued support of the GHSA 2024 Framework with implementation of global health security capabilities and meeting 2005 IHR requirements. The GHSA SG governance role remains profoundly important in establishing sustainable efforts internationally towards achieving the objectives of the GHSA in support of the 2005 IHR standards.

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