Launch of Egyptian Alliance of One Health (EAOHS)

For the Egyptian Alliance of One Health (EAOHS), celebrating World One Health Day is both symbolic and strategic. World One Health Day reinforces Egypt’s One Health Action Plan (2023–2027) by promoting collaboration across health, agriculture, and environment sectors. It boosts awareness of zoonotic diseases, AMR, and climate risks, while giving EAOHS national visibility. The day also fosters training and youth engagement in applying One Health principles and links Egypt to a global movement aligned with WHO and international One Health networks. The Egyptian Alliance of One Health (EAOHS) has established a strong collaboration with the One Health Commission (OHC), marking an important step in our global engagement efforts. Building on this partnership, EAOHS is now in discussion with other international organizations to expand cooperation and joint action across education, research, and advocacy for One Health. -------- Report on the Launch Event ------ The Egyptian Medical Syndicate in Sharkia hosted, on 16 November 2025, the official launch event of the Egyptian Alliance of One Health, with active participation from leaders of the human health, veterinary medicine, agricultural, and academic sectors, along with national and international experts in the field. The event was a hybrid one that was attended by around 200 participants from different countries around the globe. The hybrid event began with an inaugural session with welcoming remarks from key health leaders in Sharkia and representatives of various ministries. Speakers emphasized the crucial role of the One Health approach and the importance of integrated collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health sectors to strengthen national and global health security. They also stressed the importance of capacity building in all personnel involved in OH activities as well as raising awareness at community levels. ------ The program featured a series of scientific lectures aimed at introducing participants to the core concepts of One Health and its relevance in addressing emerging and re-emerging health threats. The sessions were delivered by prominent Egyptian, Arab, and African experts who shared their experience in the field. Topics covered included the latest developments in One Health implementation, multisectoral collaboration, zoonotic disease prevention, and the health impacts of climate change. ------- A dedicated workshop was conducted to assess participants’ knowledge in key areas using modern and advanced interactive techniques. Directed by Professor Amer, the workshop was facilitated by early-career professionals, transforming the session into a valuable mentoring experience that promoted skill transfer, confidence building, and collaborative learning. Moreover, it significantly contributed to capacity building and the enhancement of participants’ professional competencies in the following domains: • One Health principles • Zoonotic diseases • Climate change and its health impacts The workshop incorporated interactive exercises and practical discussions that deepened participants’ understanding and encouraged meaningful cross-sectoral learning.----- Nurses played an exceptionally active and visible role throughout the event, demonstrating strong enthusiasm for advancing the One Health approach. Their frontline experience in infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, zoonotic disease response, and climate-related health vulnerabilities positioned them as critical contributors to the discussions and workshop activities. Their engagement enriched the multidisciplinary dialogue and underscored the essential role of nursing professionals in bridging human and animal health surveillance, promoting community awareness, and strengthening the operational implementation of One Health principles across healthcare settings.