The One Health Framework and Antimicrobial Resistance

The One Health concept is an integrated, unifying strategy that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. The global burden of infectious diseases and the increasing prevalence of drug-resistant strains underscore the need to understand and predict the threats posed by endemic pathogens. The One Health framework holds that human, animal, plant, and environmental health are inherently interconnected and interdependent. The escalation of drug resistance patterns., endemic diseases, vector-borne diseases, are driven by climate change and socioeconomic issues. The next pandemic may emerge gradually, affecting the most vulnerable communities, necessitating immediate action. Notable past outbreaks include the 2003 SARS, 2009 swine flu, 2012 MERS, 2013-2016 Ebola, and Zika virus, caused morbidity and mortality across countries. One Health emphasizes the need for a novel approach to address zoonotic disease transmission, leveraging advanced technology, global collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to improve global disease responses.