Opinion | Together for health. Stand with science. Advance ‘One Health’
Summary
World Health Day highlights the importance of a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health to address complex health threats such as zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Key Points
- The theme 'Together for health. Stand with science' emphasizes collaboration and scientific trust in public health.
- The One Health approach recognizes interconnected health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment, crucial for managing zoonotic diseases and AMR.
- Nepal has aligned national strategies like the National One Health Strategy and multisectoral action plans to address health risks at the human-animal-environment interface.
- Advancing One Health in Nepal requires sustained political commitment, integrated surveillance, multidisciplinary workforce development, and integration of climate and ecosystem health into planning.
