(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Nazrin Abdul
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"The COVID-19 pandemic serves as a stark reminder of the
interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and ecosystems.
This year alone, Brazil has faced devastating floods, Mexico
experienced record-breaking heat waves, and millions across Asia,
Europe, and Africa endured extreme heat events. These challenges
underscore how human activities and stressed ecosystems can foster
the emergence and spread of diseases. Factors such as animal trade,
agriculture, urbanization, climate change, and habitat loss all
contribute to this complex dynamic."
Addressing these interconnected health issues requires close
cooperation, communication, and coordination across sectors.
Vladanka Andreeva, Resident Coordinator of the UN in Azerbaijan,
emphasized this during her speech at the WHO Country Office
symposium on "Holistic Health: Preparing for COP29 through
Intersectoral Dialogue," Azernews reports.
She highlighted the importance of the Holistic Health approach,
which integrates efforts to optimize the health of people, animals,
and ecosystems. By combining these areas rather than treating them
separately, we can more effectively prevent and manage health
risks.
Andreeva welcomed Azerbaijan's commitment to the Holistic Health
approach, expressing hope that the symposium would initiate a
cross-sector dialogue. She stressed that collaboration and
partnership among governments, international organizations,
academia, and civil society are essential for holistic health
initiatives.
Reflecting on previous efforts, Andreeva noted the success of
Health Day at COP28 in Dubai, where discussions focused on scaling
up adaptation measures to address climate change impacts on human
health, leveraging the principles of Holistic Health.
Looking ahead to COP29 in Baku this November, she highlighted
the thematic day dedicated to health, human capital, work,
education, children, and youth announced by the COP29 Presidency.
This upcoming event presents a significant opportunity to advance
these critical discussions.
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