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Tag: one health

  • Analysis of the rainfall variability and change in the Republic of Benin (West Africa)

    Analysis of the rainfall variability and change in the Republic of Benin (West Africa)

    This article by Yédjinnavènan Ahokpossi investigates temporal variations and trends in Benin’s annual rainfall distribution from 1940 to 2015 using data from six meteorological stations and three rain gauges. Various statistical methods, including modified Mann-Kendall and Bayesian change point detection, were employed to analyze trends, abrupt changes, and variability. 

    Results revealed periods of wet and dry phases and correlations between rainfall and atmospheric indices like the North Atlantic Oscillation and El Niño. The study offers insights into climate variability in Benin and the influence of oceanic and atmospheric factors on rainfall patterns.

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  • Go Blue Video Campaign – World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW)

    Go Blue Video Campaign – World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW)

    As part of the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024 – 18-24 November, we would like to invite you to contribute to our video series campaign.

    Your participation will be invaluable in raising awareness under this year’s theme: “Educate. Advocate. Act Now.”

    This campaign unites key stakeholders—high-level officials, including policymakers, healthcare practitioners, academics, civil society, AMR survivors, the private sector, and others—from various sectors and regions. It will emphasize the urgent actions outlined in the High-Level Political Declaration on AMR.

    We kindly request your contribution by sharing a short video (maximum 3 minutes) in your native or working language – GO BLUE ! with something blue (clothes, background, etc). A quote, reflection, or key message on AMR and its significance in your field or region for any of the following: 

    1. A personal call to educate and inspire others to join the global AMR fight, particularly in areas most relevant to your work
    2. The importance of advocacy and multisector cooperation.
    3. A clear call to action emphasizing the “Act Now” theme. If possible, refer to at least one important target or commitment of the 2024 Political Declaration and how to keep the Momentum.

    Please share your video  to communications@hdalliance.org or upload it to this folder https://tinyurl.com/WAAWHealthDiplo

     

  • AMR – Policy Brief

    AMR – Policy Brief

    AMR – Sustaining Political Commitment to Safeguard Public Health: A Policy Roadmap

    This publication offers key recommendations for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including enhancing political commitment, implementing global targets, and ensuring equity in AMR efforts based on the United Nations N General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance 2024 Political Declaration. 

    Discover our strategic roadmap and join us in addressing this vital public health issue.

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  • GHF – Operationalizing One Health & Planetary Health

    GHF – Operationalizing One Health & Planetary Health

    Collaborator events

    Campus Biotech – May 28, 2024

    Climate change, natural disasters, and other disruptions associated with global environmental change either cause many current humanitarian crises worldwide or exacerbate their severity and scale.

    The COVID-19 pandemic and the global environmental crisis have engendered unprecedented political momentum and scientific interest in the concepts of One Health and Planetary Health. These concepts, rooted in the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health, advocate for integrated and preventive health approaches, gradually permeating the humanitarian sector and presenting new opportunities and challenges for application.

    Thanks to funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the inaugural workshop on this topic convened in Geneva in November 2023. Bringing together 38 experts and practitioners from 21 organizations, this workshop laid the groundwork for ongoing discussions and emerging collaborations between academia and humanitarian actors.

    The proposed second workshop will serve as a platform to present and discuss results, recommendations, and actions for operationalizing One Health and Planetary Health in humanitarian settings. It will also assess interest among a broader cross-sectoral audience and identify opportunities for funding and project development in the field.

    May 28, 2024

    Campus Biotech

     

     

  • One Health Podcast

    One Health Podcast

    Our Founder, Katherine Urbáez, presented a snapshot of the findings on her research about How does Health Diplomacy impacts One Health Implementation; The Cases of Switzerland and Rwanda.

    Conducted by the Global Health Center of the Geneva Graduate Institute The podcast “Implementing One Health through Health Diplomacy: Comparing Switzerland and Rwanda” explores the founding on how these two nations utilize diplomatic strategies to advance the One Health initiative, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health to address comprehensive health challenges.

    Switzerland uses its extensive health infrastructure and diplomatic clout to promote One Health principles on a global scale. The country integrates health into its foreign policy and fosters international cooperation to tackle global health issues comprehensively.

    In contrast, Rwanda focuses on embedding One Health into national policies and local governance. The country has achieved significant progress through community-based health strategies and multisectoral engagement. Rwanda’s approach highlights how effective One Health strategies can be implemented with strong political commitment and innovative local solutions.

    The podcast underscores the distinct and synergistic methods employed by Switzerland and Rwanda, demonstrating how different strategies can effectively achieve shared health goals.

    Listen to the podcast