One Health involves a holistic approach to the health of humans, animals and the environment and cross-sector collaboration of professionals. It is one of the key strategies to tackle current and future health threats at all scales.
In October 2022, the Quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO, WOAH) adopted a Joint Action Plan, which calls on its member countries to take priority actions in implementing the One Health approach. One of the axes is the training of professionals in the environment, human health, animal health, agriculture, and administration to equip them with the knowledge, competencies and tools for applying the One Health approach in their daily activities.
To respond to this need, the VPHI has developed a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in One Health with the support of the University of Bern, the Vetsuisse Faculty and the MCID. Registrations open in November 2024 and courses start in September 2025.
Development team
Programme manager: Salome Dürr
Project manager: Camille Doras
Didactics: Marielle Schaer
