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EPI-WIN webinar: Emerging Zoonotic diseases and the One Health approach

Date: 31 May 2023

Register to join and follow the webinar organised by the WHO on Emerging Zoonotic diseases and the One Health approach.

Why is the One Health approach so important in tackling emerging zoonotic diseases and in epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response? How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the One Health approach? What are some challenges in applying the One Health approach to emerging zoonotic diseases and epidemics and pandemics? How can partners and communities better work together to overcome these challenges?

Speakers: 

  • Dr. Sylvie Briand, Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP), WHO 
  • Dr. Amina Benyahia, Scientist, WHO One Health Initiative (OHI)
  • Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, Emerging Diseases and Zoonoses Unit Head, WHO 
  • Dr. Jean-Philippe Dop, Deputy Director General, Institutional Affairs and Regional Actions, World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) 
  • Mr. Wondwosen (Wondy) Asnake Kibret, Policy and Partnerships Coordinator, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)  
  • Mr. Keith Sumption, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 
  • Dr. Petra Khoury, Director, Health and Care Department, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) 

Registration is open