The book offers an essential resource to improve access to and understanding of One Health. The One Health approach recognises and embraces the interdependence of humans, animals, plants, and ecosystems. This approach supports systems understanding and global collaboration to create sustainable solutions that protect the most vulnerable and ensure a healthier future for all.
The textbook, co-edited by professor Asta Tvarijonaviciute from the University of Murcia, Spain; and Dr Sara Savić from the Scientific Veterinary Institute Novi Sad, Serbia, brings together contributions from more than 60 international One Health experts. It aims to improve understanding and use of core competencies of One Health for people looking to expand their skills in integrated approaches to health.
One Health is now an important focus in many health fields and plays a vital role in addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, such as climate change, inequality and food insecurity.
This entry-level textbook helps the learner to develop nine core competencies related to skills; values and attitudes; and knowledge and awareness. It will support learning through key concepts, key terms, activities and applied examples, all of which will help readers to consider the ‘whole system’ when developing holistic solutions to complex health problems.
Barbara Häsler, editor and professor in agrihealth at the Royal Veterinary College, says:
“The idea for this book was born a few years ago when several colleagues expressed a need to have an entry-level textbook in support of their One Health teaching and learning. Thanks to the collective effort, experience and expertise of this large and dedicated international group of authors, we have created a book that we hope will make it easy for people to engage with One Health and use the approach innovatively and enthusiastically for better health and sustainability.”
The launch of the textbook and professor Häsler’s contributions underpin the RVC’s commitment to advancing One Health education and research. The institution continues to conduct important research projects that support One Health goals in key areas such as antimicrobial resistance, sustainable and healthy food systems, food safety, and disease prevention and control.
Additionally, the RVC offers a dedicated postgraduate course in One Health. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop expertise, benefitting from an interdisciplinary curriculum and real-world applications. You can find out more about the course here.
The textbook is published by CABI and is available for purchase here.
