Dear {name},

One of our esteemed members, TRAFFIC, recently launched their report 'From Bush to Butchery' detailing the analysis of the game meat value chain in Tanzania. It was a great team effort led by Qudra Kagembe, TRAFFIC East African's Project Officer, together with The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and several Tanzanian government and private sector partners. 

"We would like to thank GIZ and the Health Alliance for the support that made the work possible." - James Compton, TRAFFIC's Wildlife TRAPS Project Lead

If you would like to know more about TRAFFIC's new report; Read the full report here or visit them at the World One Health Congress where they will present their poster to this report!

Another key event is this year's World One Health Congress in Cape Town from 20. to 23. September. Several activities are planned around the Congress: 

- On the evening of 19. September, we are organizing a meet and greet for all Alliance members to get to know each other. More information will follow as we finalize details. 

The Alliance will be participating in two sessions and doing presentations during the Congress:

- SCS-02 'One Health approaches and wildlife management' on Friday 20. September.

- SPI-04: 'Science Policy Interface - Zoonoses and Wildlife: An implementation of One Health' on Saturday 21. September

Additionally, on Saturday the 21. September at 8 am the Woman for One Health (WfOH) will be hosting a special morning session entitled 'Integrating Diversity and Equity in One Health - hosted by Woman for One Health', moderated by Prof. Salome Bukachi from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. 

The Congress will also be available for streaming, but you will need to register as an online participant of the Congress. 

Finally, our Steering Committee meeting will take place on 24. September. If you have any topics or ideas you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat team. 

On the 26. June the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) carried out a joint webinar to launch 'general guidelines for surveillance of diseases, pathogens and toxic agents in free-ranging wildlife', which aim to assist with the development and implementation of a national surveillance program. The webinar was carried out after the two organizations recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding. The event provided an overview of the broader work undertaken by IUCN and WOAH to support the incorporation of wildlife and ecosystem health into the One Health agenda. 

We were happy to hear William B. Karesh, Tiggy Grillo, Kevin Smith, Francois Diaz, and Catherine Machalaba as speakers!

We will share the recording soon!

We are thrilled to announce that on 16. September, our esteemed UN Environment expert, Johannes Refisch, will be sharing valuable insights that you won't want to miss! 

More information and updates about this upcoming event and other activities we have planned will follow!

During the latest 'Voices from the Ground' event on 26. June 2024, the Center for International Health (CIH) of the Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich (LMU), in collaboration with its university partners from Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, and Guatemala, presented the outcomes of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Project. Representatives from each country shared their insights from two years of working on the ground. 

The aim was to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the risk of zoonotic diseases, wildlife trade and consumption in urban, rural and indigenous communities in Latin America.

Watch the recording here

A recent study by Astbury et al., published in June, highlights the complex governance of wildlife trade and its vital role in preventing zoonoses. The research underscores the need for better inter-sectoral coordination among transnational organizations to overcome bureaucratic barriers, power dynamics, and conflicting objectives. 

The study shows that the network of organizations involved in wildlife trade governance and zoonosis prevention is multi-sectoral. Despite some progress driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, significant challenges remain in achieving effective collaboration.  The authors recommend a One Health approach,  which gained prominence during the pandemic, as a promising strategy to align the roles and goals of various stakeholders. They conclude that while progress has been made, a concerted effort is needed to address existing barriers and improve inter-sectoral coordination. The study calls for transnational organizations to adopt a One Health approach and work towards equitable, prioritized, and goal-oriented governance of wildlife trade to effectively prevent zoonoses. 

The Alliance is all about giving your work more visibility and connect different stakeholders that can thrive from each other’s expertise. Here is how to get active:

1. News Centre

Showcase your content by submitting blog posts, research, and upcoming projects to the Secretariat. We encourage you to also submit your contributions in any other languages besides English.

2. Community Pitches

Share your projects, news, and events in Community Pitches! Following Alliance events, you will have the opportunity to present your pitches to the community and promote collaboration. Email us to submit your pitches (2-3 minutes max).

3. Formats

We currently have the formats “Expert Talk” and “Voices from the Ground”. Get in touch with us, if you wish to learn more about them or would like to organise an event with the Alliance.

4. Interactive Website Members Area

Discover the interactive members area on our website, where you can connect with others, request information, access event recordings, find relevant reads, and explore collaboration opportunities. Our Onboarding Video will help you to get started! Of course, you can also download our Media Kit and spread the word.

5. Project Map

Fill out the project profile and we will put you on the Project Map! Find the form here.