One Health

Human, animal and environmental health are interlinked and interdependent. The health of one affects the health of all. We envision and implement One Health as a collective global strategy to understand and manage risks to the health of the planet and encourage a sustainable ecosystem balance.

Mission

We are cultivating a healthier world by developing innovative solutions as a result of the essential interdisciplinary approach of medical, veterinary, food and environmental sciences.

Vision

To create the most authoritative center for scientific reference and development of One Health innovations for humans, animals and the environment. To develop the expertise, scientific tools, products and services that will protect animals and people from new pandemics and that will enhance their well-being in a sustainable environment.

Objectives & Benefits

Surveillance systems

Establish an effective One Health Surveillance System through early warning.

Product development

Developing capacities and capabilities to accelerate the development of products related to health and the human/animal/environmental interconnection.

Antimicrobial Resistance

Developing innovative solutions for the treatment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Study of the environment

Study of the Mediterranean environment, flora and nutrition for the wellbeing and welfare of humans and animals.

Human-animal bond

Focus on the benefits of the human-animal bond.

Academic Research to users

Effective transfer of Academic Research to end users.

Start-ups

Creating a supportive environment for start-ups and related inward investment.

New jobs

Creating a skilled workforce and new jobs.

Cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation

Strengthen cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation on surveillance, data exchange and commitment.

Geo-mapping

Geo-mapping the dynamics of the One Health laboratories.

Legislative Framework

Harmonization of the Regulatory Legislative Framework and Government policies, as regards the control of zoonotic diseases in the region.

Awareness raising

Increasing public awareness of the objectives of One Health in relation to safeguarding human, animal and environmental health.

Safe destination

Establishing Greece as the safe health destination – Competitive advantage for the tourism sector and workers.

Promotion of Mediterranean Region

Promote Med area as the pioneering hub of One Health.

Research & Development Coordination

Coordination of Research & Development efforts to meet the challenges of One Health in the region.

Operationalization

Operationalization of One Health.

Setting standards

Setting One Health standards, which will promote the well-being of people, animals and ensure the environmental sustainability of the area.

Prosperity

To contribute to the prosperity of the region.

Our Values

  • We apply procedures, which we follow with consistency, transparency and integrity

  • The partners of the Τhe Mediterranean One Health Innovation Centre (MED–OHC) are professionals of high standards and always strive to achieve excellent results in everything they undertake, with transparency, avoiding corruption in all its forms

  • We undertake any project or action only if we are confident that it can be implemented transparently and reliably
  • We believe in teamwork and the value of good cooperation
  • The Τhe Mediterranean One Health Innovation Centre (MED–OHC), fosters a culture that focuses on ensuring the capacity of countries in the region to cope with potential future risks to humans, animals and the environment