“…The aim of this review is to highlight advances in key zoonotic disease areas and the One Health capacity needs…”

The Global One Health Paradigm: Challenges and Opportunities for Tackling Infectious Diseases at the Human, Animal, and Environment Interface in Low-Resource Settings

http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003257

Citation: Gebreyes WA, Dupouy-Camet J, Newport MJ, Oliveira CJB, Schlesinger LS, et al. (2014) The Global One Health Paradigm: Challenges and Opportunities for Tackling Infectious Diseases at the Human, Animal, and Environment Interface in Low-Resource Settings. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 8(11): e3257. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0003257

Abstract

“Zoonotic infectious diseases have been an important concern to humankind for more than 10,000 years. Today, approximately 75% of newly emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are zoonoses that result from various anthropogenic, genetic, ecologic, socioeconomic, and climatic factors. These interrelated driving forces make it difficult to predict and to prevent zoonotic EIDs. Although significant improvements in environmental and medical surveillance, clinical diagnostic methods, and medical practices have been achieved in the recent years, zoonotic EIDs remain a major global concern, and such threats are expanding, especially in less developed regions. The current Ebola epidemic in West Africa is an extreme stark reminder of the role animal reservoirs play in public health and reinforces the urgent need for globally operationalizing a One Health approach. The complex nature of zoonotic diseases and the limited resources in developing countries are a reminder that the need for implementation of Global One Health in low-resource settings is crucial. The Veterinary Public Health and Biotechnology (VPH-Biotec) Global Consortium launched the International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI) in order to address important challenges and needs for capacity building. The inaugural ICOPHAI (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2011) and the second congress (Porto de Galinhas, Brazil, 2013) were unique opportunities to share and discuss issues related to zoonotic infectious diseases worldwide. In addition to strong scientific reports in eight thematic areas that necessitate One Health implementation, the congress identified four key capacity-building needs: (1) development of adequate science-based risk management policies, (2) skilled-personnel capacity building, (3) accredited veterinary and public health diagnostic laboratories with a shared database, and (4) improved use of existing natural resources and implementation. The aim of this review is to highlight advances in key zoonotic disease areas and the One Health capacity needs.”

One Health Postdoctoral Associate Position Studying Zoonotic Diseases, Mongolia

Duke University’s Division of Infectious Diseases invites applications from US citizens for a very unique two-year postdoctoral associate position, who will, with a team of two other postdoctoral associates from Mongolia, design and apply innovative solutions to Mongolia’s zoonotic disease problems. The trainee will receive comprehensive instruction in the concept of One Health, which seeks to utilize cross-cutting interdisciplinary strategies to solve complex public health problems.

This postdoctoral training program will occur in two phases. Phase I will involve 2 months of initial training at Duke University (May 13, 2015 – July 12, 2014), where the team will receive structured One Health didactic training (One Health Training Program), as well as training in ethical conduct of human and animal research. Then, the team will work closely with an advisory committee to develop a pilot study of an innovative solution for one complex zoonotic disease problem in Mongolia. Once a research plan is approved by the advisory committee, the team will begin Phase II, where they will work in Mongolia on the zoonotic disease problem (July 2015 – April 30th 2017).

While in Mongolia, the team will work with Mongolian government officials to conduct the study, which will likely consist of considerable travel to rural parts of Mongolia for field collections.  While the postdoctoral team will be closely monitored, the team will be strongly encouraged to conduct independent team problem solving.  After the team completes their study, they will be asked to transfer their knowledge to regional public health, veterinary and environmental health professionals throughout Mongolia, as well as translate scientific findings into prevention practices or products that will help to reduce the burden of zoonotic diseases among pastoral people worldwide.

Applicants should be a US citizen and have a doctoral degree in public health, veterinary medicine, environmental health, medicine, epidemiology, microbiology, entomology, or a related field. This two-year fellowship includes annual support with a Kirschtein-NRSA award stipend ($42,000), round-trip airfare to Mongolia, research office support, plus cost-reimbursable living expenses (up to $10,000/yr). 

Duke University is a comprehensive research institution that includes a remarkably wide range of academic departments and programs (www.duke.edu) and is recognized as one of the premier research institutions in the U.S. Duke is uniquely positioned to provide excellent opportunities for collaboration with colleagues across a variety of disciplines.

Applicants should send their CV with a cover letter explaining how they fit this program, as well as references (names and contact) to Professor Gregory C. Gray at gregory.gray@duke.edu by January 15th, 2014.

Please see attachment.

For more information regarding the awarded NIH grant supporting this position click here.

Eurosurveillance, Volume 19, Issue 41, 16 October 2014

First European guidelines on syndromic surveillance in human and animal health published

 A Hulth ()¹

1.      Public Health Agency of Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden

Citation style for this article: Hulth A. First European guidelines on syndromic surveillance in human and animal health published. Euro Surveill. 2014;19(41):pii=20927. Available online: http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=20927
Date of submission:

“On 11 October 2014, the first European guidelines on syndromic surveillance in human and animal health, the ‘Triple-S guidelines for designing and implementing a syndromic surveillance system’, were published [1].The guidelines are one of the main outcomes of the European Union (EU) –funded project ‘Triple-S’, which main aim has been to increase the European capacity for near-real time surveillance and monitoring of health-related events in the animal and the human health sectors. …”

See http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=20927

Health Initiative Targets Exotic Pet Keepers

TONBRIDGE, England, November 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

“In response to the burgeoning exotic pet trade, and subsequent increased risk to human health, the Emergent Disease Foundation, One Health Initiative, Worldwide Veterinary Service, and UNISON have collaborated in the launch of a new leaflet containing important hygiene measures concerning exotic pets. It is hoped that the leaflet, entitled  Exotic pets: Reducing the of risk of human infection will be distributed via medical centres, local authorities, schools, veterinary clinics and pet shops to help raise vital awareness, and minimise illness. The leaflets are available free of charge.

The advice contained in the leaflet is taken from an independent scientific paper entitled 'A review of captive exotic animal-linked zoonoses' published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Environmental Health Research. A diverse range of species is now available as 'pets' and they carry with them an array of exotic germs. An unfortunate animal may be transported halfway round the world and straight into someone's living room with the family having no idea of the risks it may pose. Many of these germs can persist on surfaces such as walls, door handles and clothes. Therefore, although hand-washing is standard advice and very important, it cannot guarantee that germs won't spread around the home or be passed directly or indirectly to others. Those particularly at risk are children under five, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone who is immunocompromised. …”

Please read entire press release http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/health-initiative-targets-exotic-pet-keepers-281702201.html

One Health = UC Davis (USA) Western Institute for Food Safety and Security

Education Key to Food Safety in 21st Century

This entry was posted in Food Safety International Outreach on October 31, 2014 by Chris Brunner.

At the One Health Food Safety Symposium held October 23 -24, in Nanjing, China, academia and government discussed the importance of a global education system to address the challenges of food safety in the 21^st century.

The two day symposium, co-sponsored by the University of California, Davis, and Nanjing Agricultural University, (NAU), was associated with the million dollar planning and implementation project between the two universities for the establishment of a One Health Center focused on food safety at NAU.

Dean Michael Lairmore, School of Veterinary Medicine, led the delegation from UC Davis including Rob Atwill, Bennie Osburn, Xunde Li, Cheryl Scott, and Heather Johnson from the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security, (WIFSS), Jim Cullor, director of the Dairy Food Safety Laboratory, and Huaijun Zhou from the department of Animal Science. …

Please read more http://www.wifss.ucdavis.edu/?p=7908

8^th One Health Veterinary Record article posted on One Health Initiative website today…

British (United Kingdom) Veterinary Journal Publishes another Article of One Health Series 2014

Veterinary Record 2014;175:422-425 doi:10.1136/vr.g5246

One Health and emergency preparedness

1.          Kendra E. Stauffer, DVM, DACVPM¹ and

2.          Lisa Conti, DVM, MPH, DACVPM²

    Author Affiliations

1.          e-mail: kstauffer@cdc.gov and lisa.conti@freshfromflorida.com

NOTE: Dr. Stauffer is a longstanding One Health Supporter/Advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php and Dr. Conti is a member of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono team.

Abstract

Emergencies such as hurricanes, floods and nuclear disasters do not just affect people and the environment; they also affect domestic animals. In this latest article in Veterinary Record's One Health series, Kendra Stauffer and Lisa Conti discuss how One Health considerations are being incorporated into emergency preparedness planning in the USA

Please read entire article at: http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/175/17/422.full or click on PDF attachment.

Provided FREE-ACCESS to the One Health Initiative website October 31, 2014 by:

Laura Feetham
Assistant Editor, Veterinary Record and In Practice
BMJ, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR
T: 020 78747061
E: lfeetham@bmj.com
W: bmj.com/company

Note: The previous six One Health articles of the series were posted in the One Health Initiative website January 23, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 25, 2014, April 20, 2014, June 3, 2014, June 29, 2014 and July 19, 2014.

"Can We Stop Ebola?" is posted on the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (CEEZAD) website:

SEE www.ceezad.org/resources/index.html

Also see attached PDF for distribution

Provided to One Health Initiative website by:

Robert E. Kahn, PhD

Education Consultant

College of Veterinary Medicine

Kansas State University

rs_kahn@hotmail.com

Dr. Kahn is a longstanding One Health supporter/advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php.

"Can We Stop Ebola?" is posted on the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (CEEZAD) website:

SEE www.ceezad.org/resources/index.html

Also see attached PDF for distribution http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/CAN%20WE%20STOP%20EBOLA%20website%202.pdf

Provided to One Health Initiative website by:

Robert E. Kahn, PhD

Education Consultant

College of Veterinary Medicine

Kansas State University

rs_kahn@hotmail.com

Dr. Kahn is a longstanding One Health supporter/advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php.

Zoobiquity traces animal, human health links Nov. 1

Human and animal medicine converge in "One Health" approach to global environmental changes

See http://hsnewsbeat.uw.edu/story/zoobiquity-traces-animal-human-health-links-nov-1

Provided by:

Elizabeth Sharpe, 206.685.6737, esharpe@uw.edu

One Health approach acknowledged worldwide—Example Australia

 http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/Up%20date%20on%20One%20Health%20in%20Australia%202013%20EXCLUSIVE%20to%20OHI%20June14%202013.pdf