One Health, Global Health, Planetary Health – New Approaches in Emerging Economies
The BEP “One Health, Global Health, Planetary Health – New Approaches in Emerging Economies” started in October 2025 with a series of online lectures delivered by international experts. The program focuses on the wildlife–livestock–human interface and on international surveillance programs, combined with a technical introduction to epidemiological tools. Particular attention was given to key diseases in the African context, including hemorrhagic fevers, echinococcosis, leishmaniasis, and rabies.
The online phase was followed by an in-person training week in December 2025, with a second on-site session scheduled for the end of January 2026. During these intensive weeks, participants worked in groups to simulate the emergence of a specific epidemic (see figure), developing practical and context-appropriate response strategies. The activities fostered strong engagement and proactive participation, and were carried out in close collaboration with local colleagues, who actively contributed to teaching and interactive learning.
