One Health

29/05/2025
The global community has increasingly recognized the importance of the One Health approach to address complex, interconnected challenges, like zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
09/12/2024
This video showcases FAO's initiative on sustainable animal health service provision in South Africa, focusing on training veterinary paraprofessionals.
03/12/2024
The RENOFARM Youth Poster Challenge encouraged young people to creatively express their understanding of the One Health approach and its role in addressing interconnected global challenges like food security, animal health, and environmental sustainability.
02/12/2024
FAO’s locust management strategy integrates monitoring, early warning systems, and environmentally friendly control measures to safeguard food security, livelihoods, and ecosystems while protecting people and the planet.
22/11/2024
A veterinary shop in Margibi County, Liberia, is enhancing health security by improving livestock care, supporting farmers, and strengthening the One Health approach to disease prevention and sustainable livelihoods.
© FAO/Olivier Asselin
13/05/2025
Soil, a critical yet often overlooked element, is at the heart of the One Health approach, connecting human, animal, and environmental health to address global challenges like climate change, food security, and disease prevention.
12/11/2024
FAO’s Virtual Learning Centers (VLCs) are pioneering an integrated approach to global health through online training programs that develop essential One Health capacity.
14/02/2025

This timeline explores the evolution of One Health and chronicles key milestones, initiatives, and achievements that have shaped One Health.

21/11/2024
Over two decades, FAO ECTAD has grown into the largest global programme for strengthening animal health systems, addressing complex cross-border challenges posed by transboundary animal diseases. 
27/11/2024
In this video, Ayoade, Amir and Mary share their transformative experiences participating in a training programme for Veterinary Paraprofessionals in Oyo and Kaduna states, Nigeria. 
14/11/2024
Malawi observed One Health Day with FAO to highlight the critical role of multi-sectoral partnerships in tackling global health challenges.
18/11/2024
Beekeepers are joining the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by adopting sustainable practices that reduce the need for antibiotics, safeguarding bee health and ecosystems. 
25/09/2024
As the world faces unprecedented challenges in food security, the FAO marked a milestone in its fight against transboundary pests and diseases. 
21/11/2024
As the world faces the twin crises of climate change and global health challenges, the One Health approach offers a transformative way to tackle the cascading risks intensified by climate change. 
22/11/2024
Recent discussions and research have emphasized the importance of proactive strategies to address the growing challenge posed by mpox. FAO’s initiatives aim to strengthen national capacities for surveillance, diagnostics, and response to prevent outbreaks and minimize their impact.
18/11/2024
FAO, in collaboration with UN partners, employs the One Health approach to address interconnected global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR), by optimizing the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems.
08/11/2024
FAO is supporting Ethiopia's efforts to eliminate rabies by 2030 through a collaborative One Health approach, working with national authorities to strengthen veterinary and public health systems.
18/11/2024
Explore a new photographic exhibition that highlights the One Health initiatives of the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme within their immersive 3D exhibition space.
18/11/2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis. It has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production and the environment. This year’s theme calls on the global community to educate stakeholders on AMR, advocate for bold commitments and take concrete actions in response to AMR.
08/11/2024
The emergence of zoonotic pathogens poses serious threats to public health, agricultural productivity, and food security. To address these pressing challenges, FAO is implementing a comprehensive One Health approach in Tanzania.