Ayesha Mukhopadhyay, Madhumita Dobe
Abstract
‘One Health’ is an integrated and unifying approach that aims to address the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. In developing countries like India, the challenges of implementing ‘One Health’ from theory to practice are unique. The lack of transdisciplinary coordination, limited awareness of inter-sectoral dependencies, and inadequate research and economic funding are significant barriers of implementation. Specifically, the absence of data sharing between veterinary, food, and the environmental sectors with human health practitioners hinders the development of effective preventive programs for emerging and reemerging infections. This has a significant impact on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. Thus, international collaborations are crucial to provide technical expertise, financial support, and capacity building to facilitate the successful adoption of One Health in India.
Keywords: One Health, India, coordination, barriers.