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Leaders from Australia’s health ecosystem came together yesterday to participate in a panel discussion at the One Health Symposium in Canberra.
The broad-ranging conversation highlighted the enthusiasm among government, industry and the community to collaborate more and strengthen Australia’s disease prevention and preparedness levels.
The panellists included:
- Dr Beth Cookson, Chief Veterinary Officer
- Dr Bertie Hennecke, Chief Environment and Biosecurity Officer
- Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, Chief Plant Protection Officer (via video)
- Sean Starmer, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade senior official
- Carita Davis, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing senior official.
Together, they explored how a unified One Health approach can help address shared challenges such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance and climate-related health threats.
The panel also discussed the drivers of change required to fully embed a One Health approach, what a successful One Health implementation would look like and pandemic preparedness.
The One Health Symposium continues today with workshops and presentations from researchers, policymakers and community leaders working to build a healthier, more resilient Australia.
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