The World Health Organization (WHO) and France hosted the One Health Summit on World Health Day 2026. The event highlighted urgent global challenges, including climate change, zoonotic diseases, and health inequities.
At the Summit, the WHO and France announced new initiatives to protect human, animal, and environmental health through the One Health approach. The new initiatives aim to address the pressing global challenges highlighted. "The One Health approach is not only crucial for our immediate health needs but also for a more sustainable and equitable future," said an official from the WHO.
The WHO stated that the new initiatives will be implemented in collaboration with international partners, aiming to prevent and control zoonotic diseases, promote sustainable healthcare practices, and reduce health inequities. The initiatives are set to begin in April 2026.
