This is the first episode of the "OneHealth" series on the MediHealth podcast. In this episode, we inviteProfessor Umar from DKU to discuss the definition and practical application ofthe One Health in the current global health field. Let’s embark on thisprofound journey on the interconnection of whole world.
Professor Umar begins with research on epidemiologyand antimicrobial resistance, explaining the intricate connections betweenhuman, animal, and environmental health, revealing our shared destiny with theworld around us. He shared how "One Health" has evolved from anacademic concept to policy practice, and used the rabies control in Indonesiaas an example to demonstrate the practical results of interdisciplinary collaboration.
However, what we are talking about is not just virusesand epidemics; it is also a shift in the way we view the world. From beingisolated and disconnected to being interconnected and interwoven. Just like theflutter of a butterfly's wing in the Amazon rainforest can trigger a storm; apuddle of water in a discarded tire could be the starting point of the nextepidemic.
One Health should not just be a distant concept; itshould be an ingrained belief. And more importantly, an urgent action. Thefuture lies in how we respond to the next flutter of a butterfly's wing.
If you are interested in One Health, or other fieldslike global health or policy research, this episode is definitely not to bemissed!
Tune in to learn how research can provide solutions toreal-world problems!
