In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the international community has increasingly emphasized the importance of the ‘One Health Approach’ to effectively prepare for and respond to global health threats such as climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging and re-emerging infectious disease. Recently, global economic forums such as the G20 and APEC have also highlighted One Health as a key health agenda, underscoring its significance not only in public health but also in national economic and security contexts.
In response, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) established a dedicated ‘One Health Task Force’ in February of this year and launched the ‘One Health Council’ to preemptively address ongoing health threats. We have made various efforts to develop and implement policies grounded in the One Health approach. In light of these achievements, we aim to share our experience with the international community and draw insights from other countries’ institutional frameworks and policy cases to further enhance our domestic policies.
With this in mind, we are pleased to host the “2024 International One Health Policy Forum”, gathering experts from home and abroad to discuss and exchange ideas. We hope this forum will provide a valuable opportunity to explore the latest trends in One Health policy and foster deep academic exchange and multidisciplinary discussion, leading to more profound insights and collaboration.
November 1, 2024
Commissioner, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, YoungMee Jee
- Host
- Organizer
