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The business case for One Health
1International Livestock Research institute, Nairobi. D.GRACE@CGIAR.ORG.
The Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
|July 10, 2014
Summary
Investing in One Health, a collaborative approach to health, offers significant returns. A $1 investment can yield $5 in benefits, highlighting its economic and public health value.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Veterinary Medicine
- Global Health Security
Background:
- The One Health approach integrates human, animal, and environmental health sectors.
- Understanding the origins and evolution of One Health is crucial for its implementation.
- Identifying key areas for value creation and cost reduction is essential for a robust business case.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a pathway for developing the business case for One Health.
- To identify specific areas where the One Health approach can deliver economic and health benefits.
- To estimate the potential return on investment for One Health initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on the origins and development of One Health.
- Identification and analysis of five key areas of value addition.
- Preliminary estimation of cost savings and benefits associated with One Health.
Main Results:
- Five potential areas for One Health value creation identified: resource sharing, zoonoses control, early disease detection, pandemic prevention, and R&D enhancement.
- Estimated benefits suggest a $1 investment in One Health can yield $5 in returns.
- A global investment of $25 billion over 10 years could generate at least $125 billion in benefits.
Conclusions:
- Massive investment in One Health is advocated to transform zoonotic disease management.
- One Health is critical for saving millions of human and animal lives.
- The approach supports global food security and nourishes impoverished populations.