Objectives

OHIO’s mission is to champion the One Health framework throughout India by:

Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Bringing together experts from various fields to work on health issues that span human, animal, and environmental domains.
Advancing Research: Supporting and facilitating research on emerging health threats, zoonotic diseases, and environmental impacts on health.
Influencing Policy: Collaborating with policymakers to shape and implement policies that embrace the One Health approach.
Engaging Communities: Raising awareness and involving communities in One Health initiatives to drive grassroots improvements in health and well-being.

Objectives:

Promote One Health Integration: Advocate for the incorporation of One Health principles into public health, veterinary, and environmental policies and practices.
Advance Research: Facilitate and support interdisciplinary research on emerging health threats, zoonotic diseases, and environmental impacts on health.
Enhance Education and Training: Provide educational programs and training for professionals, students, and communities on One Health concepts and practices.
Influence Policy: Work with policymakers to develop and implement policies that support the One Health framework and address critical health issues.
Engage Communities: Increase public awareness and involve communities in One Health initiatives to improve health outcomes at the grassroots level.
Foster Collaboration: Build partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, private sector organizations, NGOs, and international bodies to enhance collective efforts and resource-sharing.