Regionally Focused, Globally Connected
Gauged by global health, our contributions to the betterment of public health in the EMR resonate beyond the borders of one region. In this report for 2021/2022, we share these regionally focused yet globally connected contributions to several areas of public health: field epidemiology, polio and routine immunization, disease surveillance, biorisk management, the one health approach, public health emergency management, non-communicable diseases, and research.
Gauged by global health, our contributions to the betterment of public health in the EMR resonate beyond the borders of one region. In this report for 2021/2022, we share these regionally focused yet globally connected contributions to several areas of public health: field epidemiology, polio and routine immunization, disease surveillance, biorisk management, the one health approach, public health emergency management, non-communicable diseases, and research.
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The One<br />
Health Approach<br />
EMPHNET realizes the immense benefit of utilizing<br />
the forces of the human, animal, and environmental<br />
health sectors to address major health problems<br />
affecting the EMR and beyond.<br />
Interconnectedness among human, animal, and<br />
environmental health sectors can strengthen prevention<br />
of and response to health problems faced by the EMR<br />
and beyond. The region is at risk of emerging and reemerging<br />
infectious diseases most of which are of<br />
zoonotic origin, while also being a hotspot for climate<br />
change, an environmental factor.<br />
One Health is a strategic approach utilized by<br />
EMPHNET to support the prevention, detection, and<br />
control of infectious diseases in the EMR and beyond.<br />
EMPHNET has been a strong proponent of the One<br />
Health approach and has a record of promoting the<br />
engagement of stakeholders from human and animal<br />
health sectors, in and beyond the Region.<br />
EMPHNET has successfully implemented the One<br />
Health Approach in several countries. Initially, our<br />
focus has been on endemic zoonotic diseases, mainly<br />
anthrax and brucellosis. Believing in the efficacy of<br />
this approach, we adapted it in new countries to<br />
respond to new challenges that are best addressed by<br />
collaboration among all sectors of health. We are also<br />
sharing our experience with partners in the EMR and<br />
the globe in an attempt to advocate for the successful<br />
implementation of this approach.<br />
42 Annual Report 2021-2022<br />
The One Health Approach 43
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