One Health Approach: Key Information

1. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a study to detect zoonotic spillover in bird-human interaction settings using the One Health approach.
2. Zoonotic spillover refers to the transmission of pathogens from vertebrate animals to humans, which is a critical area of focus for global health.

About the One Health Approach

1. Definition: The One Health approach is an integrated and unifying strategy aimed at optimizing and balancing the health of people, animals, and the environment. It recognizes that the health of each of these domains is interconnected.
2. Purpose:
   The One Health approach helps in:
   1. Preventing, predicting, and detecting health threats that affect humans, animals, and the environment.
   2. Responding effectively to global health challenges, such as zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted between animals and humans.
3. India's National One Health Mission:
   India has launched the National One Health Mission to:
   1. Coordinate and support existing One Health activities across various sectors in the country.
   2. Integrate efforts from different health disciplines (human, animal, and environmental health) to better address emerging health threats.