Building a transdisciplinary science of One Health with a global vision

Abstract

One Health has been recognized as a cost-effectiveness approach that intricate connections between human health, animal health, and ecosystem health. This holistic perspective is crucial for addressing complex health challenges that arise at the intersection of these domains, such as emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety & food security, and environmental degradation. The beneficiaries of the One Health approach have been demonstrated by many case studies worldwide, and summarized by The World Bank that not only support poverty alleviation in developing countries, but also can reduce pandemic risk globally. It is essential for us to understand the means of promoting the initiatives in building the transdisciplinary science of One Health that requires a global vision with integration of various disciplines, stakeholders, and resources. Therefore, we introduce the role of the transdisciplinary science of One Health, and the key steps and strategies necessary to implement One Health approach in the real world. We also propose three research priorities, including emphasizing climate change and health, enhancing global health security, and promoting equity and inclusivity which is crucial for the success of One Health initiatives. Hence, building a transdisciplinary science of One Health will not only improve holistic health between human, animal, and environmental domains, but also contribute to the global health security and sustainable development.