One Health

Research on Plant-Based SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine to Be Presented at One Health Symposium by PlantPharm BioMed

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Veterinary, Research, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Science, Natural Resources, FDA, Public, Food safety, SARS-CoV-2, Animal, USDA, Plant, Environment, Human, Edible, One Health, Hepatitis, Food security, Clinical trial, APHIS, COVID-19, Vaccine

DR. Matner will present PlantPharm BioMed’s scientific research poster ‘Plant-based, Feed-delivered SARS-CoV-2 Animal Vaccine’, and discuss the work that PlantPharm BioMed is doing to develop a feed-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for animals.

Key Points: 
  • DR. Matner will present PlantPharm BioMed’s scientific research poster ‘Plant-based, Feed-delivered SARS-CoV-2 Animal Vaccine’, and discuss the work that PlantPharm BioMed is doing to develop a feed-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for animals.
  • PlantPharm BioMed has been working to develop an edible vaccine to address zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between animals and humans.
  • PlantPharm BioMed will be seeking funding to support their continued research and development in both animal and human plant-based vaccine technology.
  • To learn more about PlantPharm BioMed, visit: https://www.plantpharmbiomed.com/
    To learn more about the International Symposium on One Health Research visit: https://www.utmb.edu/one-health/events/international-one-health-symposiu...

TechInvention Lifecare announces the ground breaking of its state-of-the-art Global Collaborative Centre for Medical Countermeasures

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
CEPI, GMP, Global health, One Health, GCMC, Environmental health, Organization, IP, WHO, Research, Vaccine

MUMBAI, INDIA, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - In a significant stride towards enhancing global health security and pandemic preparedness, TechInvention Lifecare Pvt.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, INDIA, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - In a significant stride towards enhancing global health security and pandemic preparedness, TechInvention Lifecare Pvt.
  • Ltd. is proud to announce the ground breaking of its Global Collaborative Centre for Medical Countermeasures (GCMC) with an investment of approx.
  • The centre is strategically located close to the upcoming international airport in Navi Mumbai, India.
  • GCMC has been acknowledged for its global significance at the 2nd World Local Production Forum in The Hague on 6-8 November 2023, organized by the WHO.

USDA APHIS Announces Major Award to PlantPharm BioMed to Develop Edible COVID Vaccine for Animals

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Biotechnology, Infectious Diseases, Health, Veterinary, Pharmaceutical, Pet, Cat, Research, Plant, USDA, Edible, BioMed Central, Clinical trial, One Health, Vaccine, Animal, APHIS, Solid, COVID-19, Human, Dog, Environment, Livestock

PlantPharm BioMed, Ltd. has been awarded more than $900,000 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) to develop a stable, feed delivered SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) animal vaccine.

Key Points: 
  • PlantPharm BioMed, Ltd. has been awarded more than $900,000 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) to develop a stable, feed delivered SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) animal vaccine.
  • The edible vaccine will allow animals of multiple species whether wild or domestic to be easily vaccinated, thus breaking the animal-related path of the pandemic chain of COVID-19.
  • PlantPharm will produce an ‘Oral Solid Dose’ vaccine using the company’s proprietary production platform for plant-based vaccines using plants as surrogates thus becoming vaccine factories.
  • For more information about PlantPharm BioMed’s edible animal vaccine visit: https://plantpharm-biomed-40498911.hubspotpagebuilder.com/plant-based-ed...

USAID-funded TRANSFORM Project Secures Additional Private Sector Support for Antimicrobial Use Stewardship Principles, Now Includes Over 30% of Global Broiler Production

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Pharmaceutical, Environmental Health, Animal Welfare, Agriculture, Infectious Diseases, Food, Beverage, Natural Resources, Environment, Retail, Veterinary, Health, Public Policy, Government, Global health, Organization, Hope, USAID, PFI, Heifer International, Infection, Zoonosis, Global Health, Risk, One Health, Cargill, Multimedia, Private sector, VIPA, Ecosystem, Animal, Global Health Security Agenda, AMR, ABPA, IPC, Human, Diagnosis, TBA, Poultry, Poultry farming

As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private sector organizations to support antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.

Key Points: 
  • As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private sector organizations to support antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.
  • By adopting or endorsing the principles, organizations commit to encouraging or taking action that centers around four key points.
  • Second, organizations agree to adopt farm management practices that improve animal health and would reduce the need for antimicrobial use.
  • “By advancing science-based antimicrobial use stewardship principles, we are able to create an ecosystem where animal health improves, the need for antibiotic use decreases, and animal production increases.

bioMérieux Canada, AMMI Canada, EPIC and AMR-One Health Consortium co-host the second Canadian symposium to fight antimicrobial resistance

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Ministry, EPIC, Global health, Research, Emerging, Microbiology, WHO, OHC, Risk, Disease, One Health, MaRS Discovery District, Infection, Death, Pharmacology, AMR, Diagnosis, Software, Medical microbiology, Veterinary medicine, Physician, Legislation, Public, Education, Ministry of Health, Medical device, Pharmaceutical industry, Health

This scientific summit aims to identify concrete actions to combat antimicrobial resistance while highlighting Canadian research and leadership in this crucial fight.

Key Points: 
  • This scientific summit aims to identify concrete actions to combat antimicrobial resistance while highlighting Canadian research and leadership in this crucial fight.
  • "Infectious Diseases physicians, medical microbiologists and clinical microbiologists are actively involved in research, innovation and education to combat antimicrobial resistance.
  • A One Health approach in line with the Pan-Canadian Action Plan to combat AMR is a priority"," says Dr. Deborah Yamamura, President of AMMI Canada.
  • Several discussions will also focus on the One Health approach, which, with its collaborative cross-disciplinary and cross-sector approach, is essential in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

New 'One World, One Health' Report Shows Critical Need for Closer Collaboration Between Key Stakeholders Across Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Science, University of California, Davis, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, UC, Health, Emeritus, United Nations, Climate, Environmental health, Organization, Doctor of Philosophy, JPA, Environmental Health (journal), Life on Land, Life, Callum Roberts (footballer), Social network analysis, One Health, Proxy, World Health Organization, Communication, Agriculture, Management, Sanitation

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from JPA Health entitled, "One World, One Health: Exploring the Connectability between Human, Animal and Environmental Health," reveals a concerning lack of communication and collaboration among influential global stakeholders in human, animal, and environmental health.

Key Points: 
  • One Health stakeholders are talking to themselves and not engaging critical stakeholders across animal, human, and environmental health sectors.
  • This analysis revealed important insights about the One Health approach, including how well the human, animal, and environmental health sectors are communicating.
  • While One Health initiatives have a global impact, the report shows that key players in health, medical, and science fields are not having ongoing and in-depth conversations about One Health.
  • It also highlights limited communication among these stakeholders, underscoring the urgent need for better collaboration to tackle complex global health challenges.

New 'One World, One Health' Report Shows Critical Need for Closer Collaboration Between Key Stakeholders Across Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Science, University of California, Davis, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, UC, Health, Emeritus, United Nations, Climate, Environmental health, Organization, Doctor of Philosophy, JPA, Environmental Health (journal), Life on Land, Life, Callum Roberts (footballer), Social network analysis, One Health, Proxy, World Health Organization, Communication, Agriculture, Management, Sanitation

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from JPA Health entitled, "One World, One Health: Exploring the Connectability between Human, Animal and Environmental Health," reveals a concerning lack of communication and collaboration among influential global stakeholders in human, animal, and environmental health.

Key Points: 
  • One Health stakeholders are talking to themselves and not engaging critical stakeholders across animal, human, and environmental health sectors.
  • This analysis revealed important insights about the One Health approach, including how well the human, animal, and environmental health sectors are communicating.
  • While One Health initiatives have a global impact, the report shows that key players in health, medical, and science fields are not having ongoing and in-depth conversations about One Health.
  • It also highlights limited communication among these stakeholders, underscoring the urgent need for better collaboration to tackle complex global health challenges.

Press release - EU Treaties reform: MEPs submit proposals to strengthen EU capacity to act

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
OLP, Parliament, European Council, Commission, Policy, Biodiversity, Education, Treaty, Treaties of the European Union, Committee, Human, State Affairs Commission of North Korea, Climate, Union, Environment, Member of the European Parliament, One Health, Europol, Goal, Treaty of Paris, Convention, Animal, QMV, European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Industry, Renewable energy, Medical device, Arms industry, Council, European, EU

The report comprising draft changes to the Treaties was endorsed by MEPs on Wednesday with 19 votes for, six against, one abstention.

Key Points: 
  • The report comprising draft changes to the Treaties was endorsed by MEPs on Wednesday with 19 votes for, six against, one abstention.
  • MEPs reiterate their call to amend the EU Treaties and ask the Council to “immediately and without deliberation submit the proposals [...] to the European Council”, so that a Convention can be set up.
  • Institutional reforms and a mechanism for EU-wide referendums
    MEPs call for a more bicameral system that would strengthen Parliament’s role and change voting mechanisms in the Council.
  • Next steps
    The report is set to be voted on by all MEPs during the 20 - 23 November plenary session.

AVMA-championed One Health legislation passes Congress

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Friday, December 23, 2022
Human, Veterinary medicine, Government, Environment, Health, Knowledge, Federation, AVMA, One Health, Public health, Animal, Veterinarian, Congress, Legislation, Zoonosis, Environmental health

The legislation passed derives from the AVMA-championed Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act that was introduced at the beginning of the 117th Congress.

Key Points: 
  • The legislation passed derives from the AVMA-championed Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act that was introduced at the beginning of the 117th Congress.
  • With passage, Congress will now direct federal agencies to develop and submit a national One Health Framework to collaboratively address zoonotic diseases and advance public health preparedness.
  • One Health is the concept that human, animal, and environmental health are all intertwined.
  • By developing a comprehensive federal One Health Framework there will be improved coordination between federal agencies that study human and animal health and the environment.

Singapore to host the 7th World One Health Congress

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Epidemiology, Congress, Bill, Medicine, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Zoonosis, Pandemic, World Bank, Policy, Education, Republic, One Health, Health, Patient, WOHC, Private sector, Twitter, World, Health equity, Research, Duke–NUS Medical School, Knowledge, Learning, Public health, Food safety, Convention center, World Health Organization, Kathrin Glock, SingHealth, Head, Global health, Opening ceremony, COVID-19, AMC, Temasek Foundation, Pharmaceutical industry, Tutoring, Science, Facebook

SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world's premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November 2022. Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore, will grace the event's Opening Ceremony on 7 November as its Guest-of-Honour and deliver the Opening Address.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world's premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November 2022.
  • The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and the Director-General of the World Organisation for Animal Health, Dr Monique Eloit, will deliver opening remarks on the first day.
  • "The 7th World One Health Congress will host important conversations and promote integrated regional and global efforts that are essential to prevent, predict, prepare and respond to crises and safeguard our planet's healthy and sustainable future.
  • The SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute is pleased to represent Singapore in organising this Congress, and play a part in advancing global efforts to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity for all."