Humans not only have animal ancestors, shared with modern primates, but, since prehistorical times, have also coexisted and evolved alongside several animal species to adapt to environment. Animals have followed their owners during migrations and the gradual living displacement from rural areas to cities. Animal breeding was soon flanked by domestication, to provide protection and help people in every day civil and military life, then company, and finally, to animal application to activities aimed at safeguarding human life and health, thus creating privileged bonds.

The T!Raum One-Health initiative of the University of Greifswald, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, aims to operationalise the One Health approach in Western Pomerania. For example, T!Raum supports health-transforming R&D-, citizen science-, and fundamental research projects, connects research, economy, politics and other health actors, and engages with local communities through participatory formats. Multiple regional partner institutions and networks from various hierarchical societal levels and health sectors support and engage in T!Raum.

The management of the "One Health - Academician Nicolae Manolescu Strunga" Association informs you that the international "One Health" day is celebrated annually on November 3rd. This global event aims to draw attention to the need for an interdisciplinary approach to health to enhance human, animal and environmental health and well-being.