Global health security must embrace a One Health approach: Contributions and experiences of veterinarians during the COVID-19 response in Australia

Steele, Sandra G, Toribio, Jenny-Ann LML and Mor, Siobhan M ORCID: 0000-0003-0121-2016 (2021) Global health security must embrace a One Health approach: Contributions and experiences of veterinarians during the COVID-19 response in Australia. ONE HEALTH, 13. 100314-.

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Abstract

SARS-CoV-2, a betacoronavirus of likely zoonotic origin, was first reported in December 2019. Its rapid worldwide spread precipitated a range of interventions, including by veterinarians, due to impacts on human health and well-being as well as animal health and welfare. We conducted 36 key informant interviews to explore the responses of Australian veterinarians, their engagement in One Health collaboration and cooperation, and their existing and developed insights to the COVID-19 pandemic. Responses were analysed using thematic analysis. Australian veterinarians provided valuable contributions to the national COVID-19 response by protecting animal welfare, maintaining local food security, providing essential veterinary services while mitigating human health risks in clinical settings and providing both key skills and surge capacity to the human health response. This was all guided by skills in scientific literacy and evidence-based communication. Informants identified a clear and urgent need for greater One Health coordination during pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, even in the case of a disease which largely only affects humans.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	COVID-19, Global health security, One Health, Preparedness, Public health, Response, Veterinarian
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	11 Mar 2022 08:08
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 21:11
DOI:	10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100314
Open Access URL:	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/...
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3150574