Media for One health

In South-East Asia, human and animal density levels are among the highest in the world. However, the pressure placed on the environment by society (deforestation, urbanisation and transport) coupled with the consequences of climate change (droughts, typhoons and floods) can have significant impacts on health. Increasing interactions between humans and animals as we encroach on their habitats significantly increase the epidemiological risk. This situation demands that, rather than continuing to segregate environmental, veterinary and medical issues, we develop a more comprehensive and holistic vision of health that takes account of the interdependence between the state of ecosystems, animal health and human health.

The concept of "One health" – also known as "One health" – was developed within the scientific community in the early 2000s with a view to promoting this approach. Researchers are working to identify and limit the risks in advance in order to better prevent future health crises. However, this "One health" approach is still largely unknown among the populations in question and by the media in South-East Asia. What little environmental information is provided there is often limited to simply reporting on natural disasters.

Media for One health boosts the knowledge and skills of media outlets in South-East Asia for the production and dissemination of information relating to the "One health" approach to allow them to achieve their aim of providing information and helping to prevent potential future crises.