Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-12-2023
Source Publication
FACETS 8: 1 64. doi:10.1139/facets-2021-0190
Keywords
One Health; zoonoses; policy recommendations; governance; technical leadership; equity; education; research
Abstract
Given the enormous global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canada, and manifold other zoonotic pathogen activity, there is a pressing need for a deeper understanding of the human-animal-environment interface and the intersecting biological, ecological, and societal factors contributing to the emergence, spread, and impact of zoonotic diseases. We aim to apply a One Health approach to pressing issues related to emerging zoonoses, and propose a functional framework of interconnected but distinct groups of recommendations around strategy and governance, technical leadership (operations), equity, education and research for a One Health approach and Action Plan for Canada. Change is desperately needed, beginning by reorienting our approach to health and recalibrating our perspectives to restore balance with the natural world in a rapid and sustainable fashion. In Canada, a major paradigm shift in how we think about health is required. All of society must recognize the intrinsic value of all living species and the importance of the health of humans, other animals, and ecosystems to health for all.
Repository Citation
Mubareka, Samira; Amuasi, John; Banerjee, Arinjay; Carabin, Hélène; Copper Jack, Joe; Jardine, Claire; Jaroszewicz, Bogdan; Keefe, Greg; Kotwa, Jonathon; Kutz, Susan; McGregor, Deborah; Mease, Anne; Nicholson, Lily; Nowak, Katarzyna; Pickering, Brad; Reed, Maureen; Saint-Charles, Johanne; Simonienko, Katarzyna; Smith, Trevor; Weese, J. Scott; and Parmley, E. Jane, "Strengthening a One Health approach to emerging zoonoses" (2023). Articles & Book Chapters. 2989.
https://digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/scholarly_works/2989
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