DAVOS WATCH: The Value of One Health

‘With vector-borne diseases accounting for more than 17% of all infectious diseases, and predicted to expose 500 million more people by 2050, the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants and ecosystems is only set to grow.

‘As a one-health approach that considers these connections gains traction, how can new scientific insights support more effective prevention, preparedness and response?’

Speakers:

• Ren Minghui — Professor, School of Public Health, Peking University
• Priya Basu — Executive Head, Pandemic Fund Secretariat, The Pandemic Fund
• Mosa Moshabela — Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Cape Town
• Shaun Seow — CEO, Philanthropy Asia Alliance
• Tafadzwa Dzinamarira — Country Director, ICAP Zambia, Columbia University
• Fujie Xu — Co-Director, Global Health, Duke Kunshan University