Multisectoral collaboration for the implementation of a One Health approach to communicable diseases

Discover how integrating human, animal, and environmental health can address complex global challenges. 

You will learn to apply the One Health Theory of Change to design effective and collaborative strategies for holistic health and gain tools to drive sustainable initiatives and promote a positive impact on our interconnected world.

Duration: 90-120 minutes


Audience: EU/EEA Member States Animal Health, Environmental Health and Public Health professionals who would like to collaborate with other sectors using a One Health approach or further structure and formalise their multisectoral collaboration activities when it comes to communicable disease prevention, surveillance, control or preparedness.


Objectives:  After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the One Health approach, its local implications, global interconnectivity and how it affects health conditions in the population.
  • Describe the changing nature, key factors and resources that shape One Health to influence actions (emergency preparedness planning and response) at the local and international levels. 
  • Cite examples of multisectoral evidence-based guidelines and systems for surveillance, prevention and control of diseases and other acute public health events.


Participation: This course is free and open to all, thanks to EU funding. You can browse the content as a guest, but you must log in and enrol to receive a certificate of completion.