The conference is a collaborative annual event organized by the Caribbean College of Family Physicians Jamaica (CCRP-J) Chapter and the Jamaica veterinary Medical Association (JVMA). It brings together presenters and participants of multiple disciplines from Jamaica, the Caribbean and around the world to discuss current topics of One Health significance. The conference is supported by sponsorship and is free to attend for all, including the issuance of CME credits approved by the Medical Council of Jamaica, The Jamaica Veterinary Board and the CCFP Regional body.

About The Event One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. It recognizes the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and inter-dependent.

Founded in 1964 by Dr. James Steele, the American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS) was formerly known as the American Veterinary Epidemiological Society (AVES, 1964-2023). The name was changed to AVOHS in 2023. Each year since 1964 at its annual meeting the AVES/AVOHS has presented a One Health Gold Headed Cane Award to one or two professionals who have had outstanding careers in veterinary medicine and One Health.