World Health Organisation appoints UCD as First Collaborating Centre for One Health in Europe.
October 30th 2024, The Director-General of the World Health Organisation has designated the UCD Centre for One Health as a WHO collaborating centre.
With its new designation, the UCD Centre for One Health will facilitate the implementation of the WHO agenda on One Health through aligned priorities in research and education including advocacy, knowledge sharing, lifelong learning and capacity building activities.
As the first WHO Collaborating Centre on One Health in Europe, the UCD Centre for One Health will promote and foster collaboration across sectors and countries to shape the implementation of a One Health approach in the region. This will be done through a range of activities, including the development of One Health workshops, modules and outreach programmes for undergraduates, postgraduates, public servants, practitioners, policy makers and the wider public.
Photo credits : WHO. L to R pictured Dr. Tony Holohan Adjunct Professor UCD and Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
The World Health announcement can be viewed (opens in a new window)here.