Today’s greatest health threats do not occur in isolation. Human, animal, plant and environmental health are tightly interconnected; when one is affected, all are at risk. These links have direct consequences for lives, livelihoods and economies. Recognising this interdependence, a coordinated, whole‑system response is essential to protect people, animals and the wider ecosystem. This is the foundation of the One Health approach.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a clear example of a whole‑system challenge. It has emerged from how antimicrobial drugs are used and released into the environment, and resistant pathogens now contribute to over one million human deaths each year—more than HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. With major economic costs and no respect for borders, AMR cannot be addressed by any single sector or country. Without joined‑up action across disciplines and nations, efforts to contain AMR will continue to fall short.
This One Health Festival webinar, “Why One Health is your health: Benefits of a One Health approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance for humans, animals, nature and beyond”, explores why a One Health perspective is essential in addressing today’s health challenges.
The webinar will highlight:
- Why does a One Health approach matter and what does it mean for our everyday lives?
- How are we turning One Health principles into effective action?
During the webinar, Elisabeth Hedström from the EUP OHAMR Secretariat will present the Partnership, while Jaap Wagenaar, Chair of the EUP OHAMR Scientific Advisory Board, will share key outcomes from the JPIAMR project COINCIDE.
The webinar will be recorded and made available on the EUP OHAMR website after the event.
One Health Festival
Taking place around the One Health Summit in Lyon, France (5–7 April 2026), the One Health Festival brings together around 170 events organised between 16 March and 15 May 2026. The festival showcases One Health initiatives led by committed actors in France and around the world.
