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One Health Intelligence

Recent epidemics, including outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever and mpox, have highlighted once again the pressing need to develop robust multisectoral surveillance and early warning systems, which can integrate and analyse data across sectors for early detection and prediction of emerging threats to global health security.  

Operational global One Health intelligence is the first step towards the identification and mitigation of risks against emerging, endemic and epidemic diseases, and threats to environmental health and food security.

FAO and its partners in the Quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH) contribute to a number of One Health intelligence and early warning initiatives. These efforts support both early warning systems and health information management at country, regional and global level.

One Health intelligence resources
One Health Intelligence Scoping Study

The One Health Intelligence Scoping Study (OHISS) was conducted by FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH ‘to identify potential opportunities for improved technical harmonization of their and other prioritized systems to strengthen One Health intelligence’. 

Joint FAO–OIE–WHO Global Early Warning System  (GLEWS+)

GLEWS+ facilitates the rapid information sharing and risk assessment of health threats and events of potential concern at the human–animal–ecosystems interface internationally.

Global Animal Disease Information System (EMPRES-i+)

EMPRES-i+ is a web-based global animal disease information system to improve disease intelligence, data analysis and visualization, disease forecasting and early warning, enabling countries to monitor disease emergence, spread and the risk of new outbreaks.

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The role of information and communication technology for One Health

In the face of growing global health challenges, particularly those arising from the complex interactions between humans, animals, and the environment, information and communication technology (ICT) is a powerful enabler of the One Health approach.

Information and Communication Technology for One Health

Expand your knowledge and share experiences on existing and emerging ICT solutions that enhance data flow to strengthen One Health frameworks.

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Integration of information systems to support animal disease intelligence

Animal health is not only crucial for the well-being of livestock, but it also directly affects human health, food security and economic stability. In today's interconnected world, animal diseases can easily cross borders, making their control more challenging.