On World Health Day, global leaders convened in France for the “One Health Summit,” where the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing interconnected health challenges related to humans, animals, and the environment. The summit emphasized the urgent need for collaborative action due to pressing issues like climate change and zoonotic diseases, which account for a significant portion of infectious diseases in humans.
Key developments include the establishment of a new Global Network of One Health Institutions, the expansion of the One Health High-Level Expert Panel, a global initiative to eliminate rabies by 2030, and a unified strategy to combat avian influenza. WHO will also lead global One Health efforts, promoting coordinated actions among international partners. The summit heralded the necessity for multi-sectoral cooperation and investment in science to mitigate future health crises.
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Link to original article source: https://www.who.int/news/item/07-04-2026-who-and-france-shift-one-health-vision-to-action-with-new-high-impact-initiatives
