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Indigenous Knowledge and Biodiversity Conservation

Biological diversity (Biodiversity) is an essential aspect of our environment, encompassing the various life forms in a given area. Healthy biodiversity is vital for the survival of humans, animals and the planet’s overall health. With almost half a billion of …

Urban Agriculture: Feeding Cities Sustainably

Feeding the growing population of city dwellers has become a matter of urgent attention. The United Nations reports that 55% of the global population resides in urban areas. It further projects that this figure could increase to 68% by 2050. …

Climate Change and Animal Disease Dynamics in South Asia: A One Health Perspective

World Zoonoses Day 2024: Preventing the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases

Every year, on July 6, the global community comes together to commemorate World Zoonoses Day. This is to advocate for strategies to prevent and control zoonotic diseases, which are diseases transmitted from animals to humans. This year’s theme, “Preventing the …

One Health Personality of the Month for July 2024 – Prof. Raman Muthusamy

We are excited to feature Prof. Raman Muthusamy, a renowned expert in the field of One Health! Professor Raman Muthusamy is a distinguished One Health researcher with over three decades of expertise in infectious diseases, zoonoses, and neglected tropical diseases. …

Celebrating Five Years of Impactful Advocacy

As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, we are overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement for the journey so far. Over the past half decade, we’ve embarked on a remarkable journey dedicated to promoting education, advocacy, research, and offering practical solutions to …

One Health Personality of the Month for June 2024 – Pharm. Estelle Mbadiwe

We are excited to announce Pharm. Estelle Mbadiwe as our One Health Personality of the Month for June 2024! Pharm. Mbadiwe is a co-founder of Ducit Blue Solutions, a healthcare consulting firm dedicated to improving patient safety and quality in …

Enhancing Animal Welfare for One Health: A Crucial Imperative

Enhancing Animal Welfare for One Health: A Crucial Imperative Image credit:Shutterstock.com Animal welfare is a fundamental component of the holistic concept known as One Health, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. It emphasizes the intricate relationships …

Rescued, Rehabilitated, and Released: Giving Pangolins a Second Chance at Life

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals globally and are widely hunted and exploited for their scales and meat. The use of their scales and claws in traditional medicine contributes to this wide exploitation. However, in the face of this alarming …

Superbugs: A Looming Threat, Not an Apocalypse

Superbugs: A Looming Threat, Not an Apocalypse Petri dish showing Antimicrobial resistance | Image credit:TopMicrobialStock/shutterstock.com The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often termed “superbugs,” has fueled anxieties of a coming “antibiotic apocalypse.” While the threat is very real, framing it as …

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