One Health

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and inter-dependent. 

Taking a whole-of-system, cross sector approach is especially important for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) that have significant zoonotic and/or environmental components – to sustainably prevent infection and achieve elimination targets.

One Health approaches consider and engage a range of stakeholders across sectors, disciplines and society to find common ground for collaboration and help to strengthen health systems, reduce duplication, of work and deliver sustainable and cost–effective results that foster well-being and tackle threats to health and ecosystems..

At the same time, the One Health approach addresses the collective need for clean water, energy and air, safe and nutritious food, takes action on climate change, and sustainable development.