Dubai will host the One Health Conference, which aims to address and study the links between all living organisms in a better and safer world.
The meet is slated to be held on June 23-24, and is to be chaired by Prof. Yahia Chebloune, Director of Research and Director of Pathogenesis and Lentivirus Vaccination Laboratory (PAVAL) at the University of Grenoble Alpes, France, in a scientific partnership with the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Genetic Research, a subsidiary of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association.
The event will be organised by Best Health Consultations and Emirates Scholar Research Centre.
The conference assumes significance after public health, animal health, plant health, and environmental quality have been integrated into the unified approach of it.
After the Covid-19 pandemic, the world recognised the significant importance of research and the efforts conducted by experts in this field.
Significantly, the UAE has taken the lead in supporting global initiatives, contributing to control and eliminate epidemics and infectious diseases worldwide, providing financial and moral support to global efforts to eradicate polio worldwide.
Prof Chebloune said there is an urgent need for Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa to participate in the comprehensive health initiative and determine its implementation method.
It is believed that the recent emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic provided evidence of the seriousness of infectious diseases that exist in animal reservoirs and the lack of preparedness due to weak global health globalisation.
Dr. Maryam Matar, a medical geneticist and founder and president of the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Genetic Research, said the conference aims to enhance interaction and cooperation between different sectors for disease prevention and control.
The conference is expected to discuss the future vision of scientific and technological research in terms of microorganisms, genetics, prevention methods, and optimal treatment for humanity, considering tolerance and peaceful coexistence with other organisms.
By addressing the links between humans, animals, plants, and the environment, the Dubai One Health conference will pave the way for addressing the full spectrum of disease control. This includes prevention, detection, and prediction, which will help in preparedness, response, optimal management, and contribution to global health security.
The Dubai One Health conference will be held annually to discuss progress and plan the next steps for implementing the concept of One Health.
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