Academics, students, professionals and policy makers were engaged in lively discussions about One Health in Paris back in December 2018.

One Health is a concept that recognises interlinks between human health, animal health and the environment. The value of the One Health holistic approach is undisputed when it comes to tackling different challenges to public and animal health.

The event was hosted by the French Conseil National de l’Ordre des Médecins and brought together around 45 participants from France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The objective was to encourage open discussion and an exchange of views on how to implement the One Health approach in undergraduate curricula and foster interdisciplinary education. Academics, policymakers, professionals and students from the medical, dental and veterinary fields participated in a lively discussion about what One Health is, and its implementation in practice.

Participants exchanged their views about the value and necessity for working together on a common understanding of One Health concept and on promoting interdisciplinary collaboration starting from universities. Outcomes of the open debate have been summarised in the briefing report.