WHO EPI-WIN Webinar Explores Global Health Strategies
Geneva, Monday, 18 August 2025.
The WHO EPI-WIN webinar on August 19, 2025, will highlight how countries have integrated the One Health Joint Risk Assessment framework, promoting coordinated strategies addressing health issues across human, animal, and environmental domains.
Innovative Health Integration
The WHO EPI-WIN webinar on August 19, 2025, seeks to underscore the advancements various nations have made by embedding the One Health Joint Risk Assessment Operational Tool (JRA OT) within their national health strategies. This integration not only promotes synchronized health management across human, animal, and environmental health sectors but also represents a significant stride towards cohesive global health security [1].
Strategic Health Frameworks
Countries such as Canada and regions in the Western Pacific have showcased success in incorporating the JRA framework into their systems. For instance, Canada’s implementation of the JRA has significantly bolstered its national health preparedness and response capabilities [1]. Similarly, the Western Pacific region’s adaptation highlights the flexibility and effectiveness of the framework in varied geopolitical and health landscapes [1].
Regional Implementations and Challenges
In Africa, significant progress has been seen with the rollout of JRA tools in Nigeria and Zambia, evidencing enhanced response preparedness even amid prevailing challenges such as data management and resource allocation at subnational levels [1][2]. Meanwhile, Madagascar’s endeavors to apply the One Health approach have targeted improvements in climate-related health risk assessments and established a foundation for tackling diseases exacerbated by environmental changes [5].
Potential and Future Directions
As illustrated by Liberia’s recent unveiling of a revised One Health Governance Manual, the integration of human, animal, and environmental health systems seeks to fortify resilience against public health threats [6]. This pivot towards a multidisciplinary approach is paramount in addressing contemporary global health challenges, signifying an essential evolution in national and international health policies [6].