Indian perspective on One Health prescriptions

Ramesh, Madhuri and Patil, Sheetal and Pradyumna, Adithya (2025) Indian perspective on One Health prescriptions. Ecology, Economy and Society–the INSEE Journal, 8 (1). pp. 5-11. ISSN 2581-6101

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Abstract

This commentary offers a critical engagement with the Environment–Health Nexus Policy Guide released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in 2022–23. We find that it strikes a hitherto-elusive balance between concerns centred on human and environmental health. It can be also credited with adopting an intersectoral approach—essential for addressing current and emerging infectious diseases, especially those of zoonotic origin. We contend that it does not adequately engage with the implementation challenges faced by countries with resource constraints or dense human populations, such as those in South Asia, and typified by India. We hope that a perspective from India will help the global policy discussions on One Health to diversify itself.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Ramesh, Madhuri and Patil, Sheetal and Pradyumna, Adithya
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	South Asia, One Health, Environment-health nexus, Zoonotics, Holistic health
Subjects:	Technology > Medicine & health > Promotion of health Public Health
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Development
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6742
Publisher URL:	https://ecoinsee.org/

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