One World, One Health: Ecosystems, Animals and Us

Description

One Health is a concept which recognizes that the health of humans, animals and the environment are intricately interconnected, and these can be balanced and optimized through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, achieving full spectrum of disease control. Here, students will learn about the One Health concept and key factors driving diseases, such as, climate change, migration, population explosion and zoonoses. A particular emphasis will be placed on emerging infectious diseases in the context of One Health, exploring disease epidemiology, surveillance, control, and prevention. Additionally, One Health challenges, such as, antimicrobial resistance, zoonosis, and food safety and security will be covered.