One Health: opportunities for Defence Engagement (Health)

Rebecca L Graves*, John Whitaker, K Clay

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Abstract

The One Health concept continues to gain traction as a necessary approach to tackle emerging threats to human, animal and environmental health but has not yet been adopted within Defence Engagement (Health). The health of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely interlinked. The One Health concept recognises this interdependence and seeks to balance and optimise the health of all three through an integrated and unifying approach. With a focus on zoonoses, vectorborne disease, antimicrobial resistance and food safety it encourages collaboration, communication, coordination and capacity building. The UK has made commitments to the One Health approach in the Global Health and Security Agenda, and the Integrated Review. This article explores how the One Health approach could and should be adopted within Defence Engagement (Health) activity to offer the potential for high-impact, low-risk activity while facilitating long-term relationship building.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e20-e23
Number of pages4
JournalBMJ Military Health
Volume170
Issue numbere1
Early online date19 Jun 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024

Keywords

  • infectious diseases
  • medical education & training
  • parasitology
  • public health
  • tropical medicine

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