Experts discuss One Health at two-day conference in Chennai
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Why in news
A conference in Chennai discussed the 'One Health' approach to address zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance as non-traditional security threats.
Background
The conference was organized by the Deccan Centre for International Relations (DCIR) in collaboration with M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and LEAD at IFMR/KREA University. It focused on the National One Health Mission to integrate human, animal, and environmental health surveillance.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyDCIR: Deccan Centre for International Relations
- S&TZoonotic diseases: Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans (e.g., Nipah, Ebola, COVID-19)
- S&TAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR): The ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antimicrobial drugs
- FactOne Health: A collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working collaboratively with people, animals, plants, and the environment.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the 'One Health' approach can be integrated into India's public health framework to mitigate the risks of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-agency coordination: Need for seamless data sharing between the Ministry of Health and Department of Animal Husbandry
- Environmental surveillance: Integrating wildlife habitat monitoring into early warning systems for emerging pathogens
- AMR mitigation: Balancing agricultural antibiotic use with human clinical requirements to prevent multi-drug resistant strains
Keywords: Zoonotic diseases · Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) · One Health approach · Biosecurity · Non-traditional security · Multisectoral collaboration
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