The origins, spreading mechanisms, and consequences of epidemics and pandemics lie at the intersection between environmental, human, and animal systems. Therefore, effective governance requires an approach that accounts for the systemic nature of epidemics and pandemics. Switzerland has an essential role to play in strengthening the One Health approach to improve governance of international epidemics and pandemics.

Signed by over 30 experts, this policy brief supports Switzerland with 3 key recommendations and 13 actions to leverage Swiss scientific expertise and diplomatic instruments for strengthening international efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to future epidemics and pandemics – with a focus on diseases of animal origin. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of international and Swiss research on One Health support the following recommendations.

This policy brief was commissioned by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. It was developed by the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva and the Geneva Science-Policy Interface, in partnership with the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and the Geneva Health Forum, involving experts from academia, international organisations, NGOs and the government.

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Catalysing One Health with Swiss Diplomacy: Three recommendations for leveraging Switzerland’s science and diplomacy to prevent, prepare, and respond to future pandemics				2022	1,109	97

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