University College Dublin (UCD) today launched its new Center for One Health. The center recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and planetary health and is dedicated to advancing research, education, and collaboration around One Health approaches to solving global health challenges.
The UCD One Health Center aims to research, educate and build awareness about One Health, and to become a national and world-class leader in the development and promotion of strategies to promote the use of this approach and implement One Health. That’s what I’m aiming for. The Center pursues priorities in research excellence, education and training, community engagement and outreach, policy and advocacy, and capacity and partnership building. This comprehensive approach highlights UCD’s commitment to achieving its vision of making a lasting impact on global health.
Speaking at the official launch of UCD’s One Health Center, its director Professor Tony Holohan said: ‘As humanity seeks to protect human wellbeing and health from threats such as pandemics, obesity and antibiotic resistance, “We need a deeper understanding of the link between our well-being and well-being.” “We care about the health of our planet and all of its plants and animals. We are one world and the purpose of One Health is to help us recognize this and take action to recognize it. Through this important step, we hope that we can build a national partnership’ with other universities, government agencies, industry, and all stakeholders. ”
Associate Professor Gerald Barry, Deputy Director of the One Health Center, highlighted the Center’s aim to promote the welfare of all species by fostering collaboration and developing leadership strengths. He said: “The Center for One Health will foster a more cross-disciplinary approach at University College Dublin and across the academic sector through meaningful collaboration that actively contributes to national policy on One Health, acting as a catalyst for positive change. It will foster education, research and innovation.” In global health. ”
Dr. Hans-Henry P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, visited UCD today to mark the launch.
We would like to congratulate you on the establishment of the Center for One Health in the UCD School of Health and Agricultural Sciences. This represents important achievements and success stories in the WHO European Region. The College of Health and Agricultural Sciences certainly sets a commendable example within the region. Your valuable contributions to the One Health approach to addressing health risks are critical to advancing the continued implementation of this important framework. ”
Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
In connection with today’s announcement, UCD Chancellor Professor Orla Feely said: ‘Understanding and providing solutions to disease and other global health challenges requires a strong link between humans, animals and the wider environment. “They need to be considered in the context of the interface.” In effect, it requires collaboration across a variety of sectors, including governments, academia, international organizations, civil society and the private sector, and this partnership is fundamental to his One Health approach.
“The establishment of the UCD One Health Center will enable UCD to play a role in creating solutions to these global challenges and engage in strategic partnerships nationally to help advocate for One Health. The One Health Center is a very exciting opportunity for UCD to make a valuable contribution to safeguarding human wellbeing and health at a global level. ”
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