November 22th, 2024
November 22th, 2024
h. 12:00 - 13.30 CET
Online
Companion animals, such as dogs, cats, and others, are increasingly becoming life partners in households, both now and in the future. This shift is linked to improvements in people's health and well-being. While the benefits apply to everyone, they are particularly relevant for the elderly and for patients suffering from (mental) illnesses. However, the close bond between humans and animals also carries risks, especially in relation to zoonotic diseases.
This webinar will explore the One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. It will focus on the positive effects of the human-animal bond and address the challenges that arise from it.
The webinar will be broadcast in three languages: English, Spanish, and Italian.
PROGRAMME:
12:00 | Opening Remarks
Prof. Alessandra Scagliarini, University of Bologna
12:10 | Animal Assisted Interventions for Children’s Healthcare: Balancing the Needs of the Therapy Dog and Humans through a One Health Lens
Ass. Prof. Rachel Howe, University College Dublin
12:30 | Q&A Session
12:35 | The Need to Understand Antimicrobial Resistance and Companion Animals
Prof. Bruno Gonzalez-Zorn, Complutense University of Madrid
12:55 | Questions
13:00 | How to Enjoy Life with Pets Safely? Zoonoses and Their Control
Dr. Paula Kinnunen, Nordic Veterinary Manager Companion Animals, MSD Animal Health
13:20 | Questions
13:30 | End of Webinar
We look forward to your participation!
One Health is a recent global movement that promotes networked, ecological thinking about health. It recognises that the health of humans, animals, other organisms and the environment are inextricably intertwined with each other. Addressing major health challenges stemming from the complex interactions between humans, animals, plants and their ecosystems requires recalibrating previous conceptual and methodological repertoires and tightening multidisciplinary and multisectoral collaboration.
Una Europa’s approach to One Health aims to promote and consolidate transdisciplinary research, education and societal outreach initiatives across European and international partners, with the objective of better understanding, integrating and acting upon the complexity of health, social and ecological determinants. We advocate a global, holistic, and long-term approach to major health-related challenges, ultimately promoting the well-being of humans and animals in a sustainable and healthy environment.