In human history, pathogenic microorganisms do more harm to health than wars. Unfortunately, pathogens remain a threat in the 21st century. Many microbial threats have occurred globally, In the last quarter century. Moreover, during the “4th Epidemiological Transition” process, ecological, anthropogenic, sociodemographic dynamics have changed and the risks of new pathogens have increased. In the last quarter of the “Anthropocene Age” globalization, emerging zoonotic infections and climate change have caused enormous problems.

On November 21-23, the National One Health Symposium was organized in Ankara, and there was the One Health Workshop on 23rd, the last day. It was important because some representatives of the WHO Turkish Office, WHO European Office, CDC, Ministry of Health, Turkish Association of Medical Doctors, Turkish Association of Veterinarians, Turkish Association of ​Pharmacists, Turkish Chamber of Food Engineers, Food Safety Society; Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, Reforestation and Protection of Natural Habitats(TEMA) attended the symposium.