Moderated by John Amuasi, the session brought together an esteemed panel including Thomas Mettenleiter, Lothar H. Wieler, Johanna Hanefeld, Sandrine Bouttier Stref, and Andrea Sylvia Winkler.
The core message is that One Health must move from concept to action - through shared data, inclusive governance, education, and strong cross-sector collaboration. Read more key messages here:
1. Data Sharing & Intellectual Property
- Open data is essential for innovation, transparency, and trust.
- Excessive IP protection can stifle innovation.
- COVID-19 changed mindsets: collaboration across research, manufacturing, and distribution is vital.
- Data should be treated as a global common good; trust and incentives are key.
- Big tech must share data responsibly; transparency drives accountability.
2. One Health Governance & Policy
- One Health has evolved beyond human and animal health to include environment and society.
- The β4 Csβ - Coordination, Collaboration, Communication, Capacity - are the foundation for action.
- One Health is now included in the WHO Pandemic Agreement, but key issues (like benefit sharing) remain unresolved.
- Political accountability and national legislation are crucial for implementation.
3. Implementation & Country Action
- National examples show integration works.
- The report offers actionable tools, tailor them to local contexts.
- Define clear priorities and identify political champions to lead.
4. One Health & NCDs
- NCDs cause 73% of global deaths; environmental and behavioral factors link them to One Health.
- Mental and brain health connect strongly with environment and animal interaction.
- Climate change and air pollution drive NCDs - prevention and awareness are key.
5. Education & Capacity Building
- One Health education should begin in schools and continue through universities.
- Integration into existing curricula is possible, students can drive change.
- Education itself is a determinant of health; a shared One Health vocabulary is needed.
6. Global South & Equity
- Lack of local data hinders policy influence - need targeted funding and local evidence.
- Success stories (e.g. rabies elimination) show One Health works.
- Research and expertise from the Global South must be better supported.
7. Next steps
- Use the report as a framework for national action.
- Develop One Health indicators, share resources, and promote standards.
Build trust, communicate success stories, and sustain political commitment.
Read more about the One Health activities and follow the Lancet One Health Commission Report activities here: https://www.med.uio.no/sustainit/english/centres/p1h/we-work-with/one-health-networks/
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