Launch of One Health Initiative-Calling collaborations for actions

MGM Advanced Research Institute (MGMARI) in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (MGMCRI) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (SBV), Pondicherry, and in association with the Global Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (APAR) is celebrating One Health Day in 2022. The event will be held in hybrid mode. The purpose is to forge strong organic collaboration at the Local Regional as well as National levels in spheres of science, clinical, and veterinary for promoting One Health teaching, training, advanced biomedical research and development, and better clinical management. The event will launch 'One Health Initiative' at SBV and shall also include a panel discussion on ‘Human and veterinary medicine practitioners’ interface – Need for synergy’ by inviting national and international experts from relevant fields. On behalf of the organizers, we from the SBV, India heartily welcomes all participants and join us to collaborate in the long-term and develop strong regional strategies in One Health in shared areas of interest.