To cut back the danger and mitigate the influence of future emergence of zoonotic, vector-borne and communicable illnesses, South Sudan has operationalized and launched its One Well being Multi Sectoral Coordination Mechanism.
The primary ever One Well being Mechanism was launched in Juba by Honorable Dr Martin Elia Lomoro, Minister of Cupboard Affairs alongside his counterparts from the Ministry of Well being, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and the Ministry of Atmosphere with participation of different stakeholders.
The institution of the One Well being platform will foster the multisectoral coordination, administrative and technical collaboration amongst animal, human and environmental well being sectors to handle potential zoonotic illnesses and different one well being threats.
In his remarks on the significance of One Well being strategy for higher well being end result of each human and animal well being, Dr Lomoro stated “the institution of the One Well being platform will improve the implementation of the South Sudan Nationwide Motion Plan for Well being Safety”.
“The implementation of the Nationwide Motion Plan for Well being Safety via the One Well being Multisectoral Coordination Mechanism will safeguard and guarantee an improved well being for our individuals, our livestock, wildlife, and surroundings”, stated Dr Lomoro.
Dr Lomoro assured the Authorities’s dedication to enhancing the well being of the individuals of South Sudan and led the signing of the declaration of dedication for One Well being Multisectoral Coordination Mechanism within the Republic of South Sudan.
Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng Juach, the Minister for Well being stated efficient coordination and administration of zoonoses will scale back vulnerability of individuals from well being emergencies and enhance higher well being and well-being.
The One Well being idea entails the interdependence between the human, animal and the well being of the ecosystems through which they exist.
Dr Fabian Ndenzako, WHO Consultant a.i. for South Sudan stated “the Multisectoral Coordination Mechanism is a crucial step in our collective efforts that may assist the efficient and environment friendly use of sources to make sure that interventions are tailor-made to enhance well being outcomes throughout the nation”.
With the beneficiant contribution of the World Financial institution, the World Well being Group in partnership with the Meals and Agricultural Group and different companions is offering assist to the institution of the One Well being Mechanism. WHO stays dedicated to working with all authorities ministries, growth companions, donors and different stakeholders to have the most important influence on enhancing the well being of the individuals, animals and surroundings within the nation
The South Sudan One Well being Multi Sectoral Coordination Mechanism will consolidate cooperation between the related authorities Ministries together with the Ministry of Cupboard Affairs, the Ministry of Well being, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the Ministry of Atmosphere and Forestry and different line ministries, departments and companies to handle the wide selection of actions associated to One Well being idea, inside the human-animal-environment interface.
The governing framework shall be led by a Steering committee, which is the very best governing physique chaired by the Workplace of the Minister for Cupboard Affairs. A administration secretariat shall be coordinated by the Ministry of Well being and a technical committee will assist the implementation of the Nationwide Motion Plan for Well being Safety via thematic technical working teams reflective of nationwide and subnational ranges.
Through the three- day assembly, the One Well being stakeholders agreed on the strategic approaches, implementation framework, key interventions and sources required for the implementation of One Well being Strategy.
For extra data, please contact:
Technical – Aggrey Bategereza, E-mail: bategerezaa [at] who.int
Kwuakuan Yealue, E-mail: yealuek [at] who.int