One Health Partner Platform Meeting Europe and Central Asia

The Regional One Health Coordination Mechanism –  Partner Platform Meeting

During the meeting of the Partner Platform of the Regional One Health Coordination Mechanism (ROHCM), 30 Partners from different sectors had the possibility to exchange information on their current activities in the region and discuss about coordination of technical assistance to countries. Specifically, criteria for selecting priority countries, modalities and collaborative efforts to enhance coordination were discussed. Several criteria for selecting priority countries were highlighted. These included strong political support and commitment, the ability to positively influence other countries in the region, significant health challenges that require adoption of the One Health approach, limited capacities for prevention, preparedness and response, and co-financing capabilities. In terms of the modalities of collaboration among Partners, key modalities discussed were long-term planning in line with existing country strategies and action plans outlining country needs and priorities, proactive information sharing and communication, building trust through active exchanges, maintaining an open and transparent platform for Partners, and utilizing existing national mechanisms as entry points for support. For the next steps, the discussion concluded with several actions to enhance cooperation and coordination. These included conducting a survey on communication modalities, organizing regular online meetings with specific technical and geographic focuses, and using existing Partner networks to disseminate discussed priorities and plans, exchange of expertise, data and information. These discussions underscore the importance of strategic and coordinated collaboration among the Partners involved to effectively support countries on the operationalization of the One Health approach, addressing health challenges across human, animal, and environmental interfaces in a multisectoral manner.

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