One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are closely connected. Humans, animals, and nature share the same world, and what affects one often affects the others.
For example, diseases can spread from animals to humans, polluted water can harm both wildlife and people, and climate change can affect food systems and public health. Because of these connections, health challenges cannot be solved by one sector alone.
One Health encourages collaboration between different fields, such as human medicine, veterinary science, environmental protection, agriculture, and public health. By working together, we can better prevent diseases, protect ecosystems, and improve health and well-being for all.