One Health

In this episode of The Lancet Voice, Pam Das interviews Andrea Winkler and John Amuasi, lead commissioners of The Lancet One Health Commission, about their newly published report. They discuss the history and evolution of the One Health concept, its increasing importance in global health, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in shaping the field. The commissioners highlight key aspects of the report, including the focus on socio-ecological systems, non-communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and the need for a radical transformation of global economics. They also outline ten recommendations for One Health operationalization, implementation, and institutionalization, emphasizing the need for a One Health governance framework, innovative financing mechanisms, and the promotion of a One Health ethos at all levels of education. The discussion concludes with the commissioners' hopes for the report's impact, including its use as a blueprint for the WHO pandemic agreement and its potential to drive action across the global health architecture.