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As we recognize #WorldFoodDay2024, we believe that addressing zoonotic diseases through a One Health approach will pave the way to a sustainable and safe food system. #ZoNoHProject #FoodSystems

In 2024, the One Health approach emphasizes collaboration among sectors to address interconnected health challenges. By integrating human, animal, and environmental health, it aims to enhance resilience against zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance. This holistic strategy is vital for achieving sustainable development and ensuring global health security. #OneHealth #Protectalllives #Onehealthforall

🌍 Understanding Leptospirosis: A Global Health Concern🌍 Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by the Leptospira , which can be found in soil and water contaminated with the urine of infected animals. It poses a significant risk to both human health and the environment, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. 🔍 Key Facts: Transmission: Humans can contract the disease through direct contact with contaminated water or soil, or by handling infected animals. Symptoms: While some individuals may be asymptomatic, symptoms can range from mild flu-like signs to severe illness, including liver damage, kidney failure, and respiratory issues. Prevention: Awareness and education are crucial. Simple measures such as wearing protective clothing, avoiding contact with potentially contaminated water, and ensuring proper sanitation can significantly reduce the risk. 💡 Why It Matters: As professionals in public health, environmental science, and related fields, it’s vital to advocate for preventive measures and educate communities about the risks associated with Leptospirosis. Collaborative efforts can help mitigate outbreaks and promote healthier environments. Let’s work together to raise awareness and protect our communities from this preventable disease! #Leptospirosis #PublicHealth #CommunityAwareness #EnvironmentalHealth #GlobalHealth

Expanding access to antimicrobial products: a global health priority🌍✨ It's #WorldAMRWeek! Let's take a moment to recognize that antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) is a pressing global issue that knows no borders. Often dubbed the "silent epidemic," AMR poses significant threats to our health, food security, and development. To combat this challenge effectively, we must adopt a "#OneHealth" approach, which highlights the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Together, we can expand access to antimicrobial products and prioritize global health. Join the movement—educate, advocate, and act now! 💪💊 World Health Organization

This World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024, the theme is clear: Educate. Advocate. Act now. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a global health threat that impacts humans, animals, plants, and our environment. It’s time to take action at every level. Let’s raise awareness, advocate for sustainable practices, and act together to combat the rise of resistant infections. The theme, shaped by over 200 global stakeholders, reminds us that collective effort is the key to a healthier future. Let’s act NOW before it’s too late! 🌍💊 #FightAMR #AntibioticResistance #SaveLives #PublicHealthCrisis DAI @FlemingFund Mott MacDonald

🌍💊Antimicrobal resistance is a pandemic which is not silent anymore. With World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) going on, it’s a critical time to spotlight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) — one of the biggest public health threats of our time. By 2050, AMR could cause 10 million deaths each year, surpassing cancer as a global killer if no action is taken. 💡What can we do? Preserve antibiotics: Avoid misuse in healthcare and agriculture. Invest in research: New antibiotics, vaccines, and alternatives are urgently needed. Spread awareness: Educate communities and policymakers to prioritize AMR in global health strategies. Let’s work together to keep medicines effective for future generations.  #WorldAMRWeek #AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth #GlobalHealth #WAAW2024

One Health is a unifying approach that integrates human, animal and environmental health, emphasising interdisciplinary collaboration to address global health issues like zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The One Health approach is essential to address the interconnected causes of AMR and promoting collaborative strategies across human, animal and environmental health. One Health offers a sustainable pathway to preserving the efficacy of current antimicrobials and preventing the spread of resistant infections. Here at Zonova, we are proud to be part of the global effort to combat AMR using a One Health approach through the development of our novel antimicrobial technology. #OneHealth #GlobalHealth #ZoonoticDiseases #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #SustainableHealth #HealthInnovation #AMRAwareness #PreventResistantInfections #NovelAntimicrobials #OneHealthInitiative #CombatAMR #HealthTech

Do you know what a Zoonotic disease is? If the answer is no, why not watch our short reel to find out! The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the scale of impact a zoonotic disease can have and how far one can spread. So, to prevent future outbreaks of zoonotic diseases and avoid any more lengthy lockdowns, investing in a One Health approach that considers human, animal and environmental health systems is key. #WorldZoonosesDay #OneHealth

One Health Day Today, we mark the One Health Day, commemorated annually on 3rd November, to highlight the importance of the One Health approach to address shared health threats facing humans, animals and the environment. The One Health approach recognises that the health of humans, animals, and the environment are interrelated. A new zoonotic disease that emerges in animals can soon spread to humans, and environmental degradation can lead to the spread of vector-borne diseases. #OneHealthDay

From zoonotic diseases to antimicrobial resistance, our interconnected world faces shared health challenges that impact humans, animals, and the environment alike. Here are a few key issues: Zoonotic Diseases: Viruses like COVID-19 and Lassa fever can spread from animals to humans, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): The overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals is leading to resistant bacteria, making infections harder to treat. Environmental Degradation: Pollution, habitat loss, and climate change are affecting animal migration, altering disease patterns, and impacting food security. Food Safety: Contaminated food and water can spread diseases between animals and people, requiring strict safety measures. The One Health approach brings together experts across fields to address these threats through collaboration and sustainable solutions. Together, we can create a safer, healthier world for all. 🌿🐾💊 #OneHealth #ZoonoticDiseases #AMR #GlobalHealth #OneWorld