After 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, translating One Health into action is urgent
Lessons learnt from the pandemic
- The pandemic is a One Health issue
- An efficient One Health surveillance system is needed
- The risks of reverse transmissions between humans and animals
Developing an ambitious roadmap for each step of a pandemic crisis
- Going beyond past and current One Health projects and strategic plans
- Targeted health prevention means developing resilient socioecological systems
- Preparedness and early detection should structure One Health action plans
- Predefined One Health structures and task forces should drive crisis management and use all diagnostic and control capabilities
Inspiring new perspectives for a worldwide health vision
- Improving surveillance and prevention by reinforcing both upstream and operational research
- Developing a worldwide comprehensive and united vision of health
- Ensuring adequate education and training for One Health
- A change in health-care framework is needed
