The two-day workshop aims to strengthen practical understanding of the “One Health” approach and its application in managing shared health risks among humans, animals, and the environment. It also seeks to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance as a global and local health challenge.
The sessions cover key topics, including the concept and development of “One Health,” enhancing multisectoral coordination, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and their impact on public health, and zoonotic diseases such as rabies, brucellosis, and avian influenza, including their transmission and risk factors.
The workshop also addresses environmental health aspects, including water and waste management, the impact of climate change on disease patterns, as well as food safety issues related to antimicrobial resistance and the importance of responsible antibiotic use in both human and veterinary sectors.
The second day will focus on national food safety strategies, governance and coordination mechanisms between sectors, gap analysis in joint work, and the development of practical intervention plans covering prevention, surveillance, response, and community awareness.
This workshop is part of a series of regional workshops targeting southern, central, and northern governorates, within national efforts to institutionalize the “One Health” approach and strengthen integration among relevant sectors, contributing to improved public health, food security, and environmental safety.
