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It's #OneHealthDay! Protecting and restoring nature's integrity is essential to addressing today's polycrisis, which includes biodiversity loss, the climate emergency, and systemic health threats. @wcs.org
#OneHealth
#OneHealth
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It's #OneHealthDay! Protecting and restoring nature's integrity is essential to addressing today's polycrisis, which includes biodiversity loss, the climate emergency, and systemic health threats. @wcs.org
#OneHealth
#OneHealth
Today is One Health Day! Register below to hear how Indigenous and place-based knowledge and community-led wildlife surveillance advance our understanding of the interconnected health of animals, humans, and ecosystems.
@wcs.org
When: Wednesday Nov. 5 @ 10 am ET / 9 pm ICT
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@wcs.org
When: Wednesday Nov. 5 @ 10 am ET / 9 pm ICT
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today is One Health Day! Register below to hear how Indigenous and place-based knowledge and community-led wildlife surveillance advance our understanding of the interconnected health of animals, humans, and ecosystems.
@wcs.org
When: Wednesday Nov. 5 @ 10 am ET / 9 pm ICT
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@wcs.org
When: Wednesday Nov. 5 @ 10 am ET / 9 pm ICT
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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New paper on a database to support #OneHealth and #WildlifeHealth surveillance:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@wcshealth.bsky.social @cwhc-rcsf.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@wcshealth.bsky.social @cwhc-rcsf.bsky.social
A community-of-practice-built database to support the implementation and operation of national and subnational wildlife health surveillance systems
Historically, poor data management has hampered the establishment and operation of wildlife health surveillance (WHS) systems and limited the integrat…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New paper on a database to support #OneHealth and #WildlifeHealth surveillance:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@wcshealth.bsky.social @cwhc-rcsf.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@wcshealth.bsky.social @cwhc-rcsf.bsky.social
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At the #IUCNcongress, a motion on One Health, developed and championed by WCS and its partners, is poised to be adopted.
“WCS’s health and field teams have seen firsthand how human well-being depends on the integrity of nature,” said WCS's Dr. Sarah Olson.
🌍 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
“WCS’s health and field teams have seen firsthand how human well-being depends on the integrity of nature,” said WCS's Dr. Sarah Olson.
🌍 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
IUCN World Conservation Congress Poised to Integrate One Health Concept Into Conservation Policies and Programs
Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 8, 2025—The IUCN World Conservation Congress is poised to adopt a new motion on One Health -- developed and championed by WCS and its partners—to fully integrate One Health int...
newsroom.wcs.org
October 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
At the #IUCNcongress, a motion on One Health, developed and championed by WCS and its partners, is poised to be adopted.
“WCS’s health and field teams have seen firsthand how human well-being depends on the integrity of nature,” said WCS's Dr. Sarah Olson.
🌍 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
“WCS’s health and field teams have seen firsthand how human well-being depends on the integrity of nature,” said WCS's Dr. Sarah Olson.
🌍 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
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On Tuesday, @who.int parties are expected to finalize a groundbreaking #PandemicAccord. Reaching this stage is a “historic achievement,” says WCS’s Dr. @cwalzer.bsky.social. bit.ly/4idT51a 🌍
April 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
On Tuesday, @who.int parties are expected to finalize a groundbreaking #PandemicAccord. Reaching this stage is a “historic achievement,” says WCS’s Dr. @cwalzer.bsky.social. bit.ly/4idT51a 🌍
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The @who.int is nearing finalization of its groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response.
WCS’s @cwalzer.bsky.social spoke in Geneva about its immense potential to prevent future pandemics.
Full statement: bit.ly/42ANCwQ 🌎
WCS’s @cwalzer.bsky.social spoke in Geneva about its immense potential to prevent future pandemics.
Full statement: bit.ly/42ANCwQ 🌎
April 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The @who.int is nearing finalization of its groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response.
WCS’s @cwalzer.bsky.social spoke in Geneva about its immense potential to prevent future pandemics.
Full statement: bit.ly/42ANCwQ 🌎
WCS’s @cwalzer.bsky.social spoke in Geneva about its immense potential to prevent future pandemics.
Full statement: bit.ly/42ANCwQ 🌎
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LISTEN: #AvianFlu is having an unprecedented impact on birds and mammals around the world, says Dr.
@cwalzer.bsky.social of @wcshealth.bsky.social on the latest #WCSWildAudio.
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@cwalzer.bsky.social of @wcshealth.bsky.social on the latest #WCSWildAudio.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
LISTEN: #AvianFlu is having an unprecedented impact on birds and mammals around the world, says Dr.
@cwalzer.bsky.social of @wcshealth.bsky.social on the latest #WCSWildAudio.
🌏 🔊 apple.co/3EBeEeg
@cwalzer.bsky.social of @wcshealth.bsky.social on the latest #WCSWildAudio.
🌏 🔊 apple.co/3EBeEeg
The vast scale of legal wildlife trade to the US threatens biodiversity and risks introducing pathogens that can have dire consequences for public health, animal health, and economies. theconversation.com/global-wildl...
Global wildlife trade is an enormous market – the US imports billions of animals from nearly 30,000 species
Understanding the number and origin of animals entering a country is important to control the health and ecological problems imported wildlife can bring.
theconversation.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The vast scale of legal wildlife trade to the US threatens biodiversity and risks introducing pathogens that can have dire consequences for public health, animal health, and economies. theconversation.com/global-wildl...
Contribute to an inventory of human behavior change/social marketing projects that aim to mitigate zoonotic disease risks in the wildlife trade context. Scan the QR-Code or use this link: lnkd.in/esVKV3zF
January 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Contribute to an inventory of human behavior change/social marketing projects that aim to mitigate zoonotic disease risks in the wildlife trade context. Scan the QR-Code or use this link: lnkd.in/esVKV3zF
Webinar recording is up! @wcshealth.bsky.social's Diego Montecino discussed leveraging technologies to expand and improve wildlife health surveillance to benefit conservation, animal and human health, and resilience: alliance-health-wildlife.org/2024/12/10/s...
Special Issue: Get Smart! Innovation in Surveillance and Disease Detection - International Alliance against Health Risks in Wildlife Trade
During the latest Special Issue Webinar on December 5, 2024, the Alliance hosted two distinguished speakers: Prof. Dr. Martin Wikelski, who presented “The Internet of Animals …
alliance-health-wildlife.org
January 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Webinar recording is up! @wcshealth.bsky.social's Diego Montecino discussed leveraging technologies to expand and improve wildlife health surveillance to benefit conservation, animal and human health, and resilience: alliance-health-wildlife.org/2024/12/10/s...
When wild animals become sick, it is not just nature at risk. 75% of emerging infections in humans come from animals, with emergence primarily driven by disruption of natural ecosystems. The @who.int spoke to @thewcs.bsky.social Cambodia about the importance of wildlife surveillance to human health.
One Health in Action: What Wildlife Health Surveillance Can Tell Us About Pandemic Prevention
When animals become sick or die in the wild, it is not just nature that is at risk – 75% of emerging infections in humans are transmitted from animals. Diseases like COVID-19, SARS, and avian influenz...
www.who.int
December 19, 2024 at 11:56 PM
When wild animals become sick, it is not just nature at risk. 75% of emerging infections in humans come from animals, with emergence primarily driven by disruption of natural ecosystems. The @who.int spoke to @thewcs.bsky.social Cambodia about the importance of wildlife surveillance to human health.
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The #screwworm outbreak in Central America and Mexico is an alert we can't ignore, says WCS’s @radachowsky.bsky.social. Since 2023, we’ve gone from 25 cases a year to 50,000+ there. A direct consequence of illegal cattle smuggling.
🌎 We're getting the word out: aristeguinoticias.com/2911/opinion...
🌎 We're getting the word out: aristeguinoticias.com/2911/opinion...
Cerrar la frontera al contrabando de ganado: una necesidad urgente para México y Centroamérica
La Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG), que representa a 700,000 ganaderos mexicanos, ya ha declarado públicamente su apoyo a la medida para detener este contrabando.
aristeguinoticias.com
December 4, 2024 at 5:10 PM
The #screwworm outbreak in Central America and Mexico is an alert we can't ignore, says WCS’s @radachowsky.bsky.social. Since 2023, we’ve gone from 25 cases a year to 50,000+ there. A direct consequence of illegal cattle smuggling.
🌎 We're getting the word out: aristeguinoticias.com/2911/opinion...
🌎 We're getting the word out: aristeguinoticias.com/2911/opinion...
Today at 11am! Learn about innovations in wildlife surveillance!
Join us on December 5th! 🌎🧪 Dr. Diego Montecino of WCS @thewcs.bsky.social and Dr. Martin Wikelski of the ICARUS initiative will discuss tools and technologies for monitoring wildlife health and the early detection of disease threats: alliance-health-wildlife.org/event/specia...
Special Issue: Get Smart! Innovation in Surveillance and Disease Detection - International Alliance against Health Risks in Wildlife Trade
Dear Colleagues and Alliance members,Monitoring wildlife health is a complex and ongoing challenge for veterinarians, wildlife biologists, rangers, epidemiologists and other experts. But what if techn...
alliance-health-wildlife.org
December 5, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Today at 11am! Learn about innovations in wildlife surveillance!
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Join us on December 5th! 🌎🧪 Dr. Diego Montecino of WCS @thewcs.bsky.social and Dr. Martin Wikelski of the ICARUS initiative will discuss tools and technologies for monitoring wildlife health and the early detection of disease threats: alliance-health-wildlife.org/event/specia...
Special Issue: Get Smart! Innovation in Surveillance and Disease Detection - International Alliance against Health Risks in Wildlife Trade
Dear Colleagues and Alliance members,Monitoring wildlife health is a complex and ongoing challenge for veterinarians, wildlife biologists, rangers, epidemiologists and other experts. But what if techn...
alliance-health-wildlife.org
November 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Join us on December 5th! 🌎🧪 Dr. Diego Montecino of WCS @thewcs.bsky.social and Dr. Martin Wikelski of the ICARUS initiative will discuss tools and technologies for monitoring wildlife health and the early detection of disease threats: alliance-health-wildlife.org/event/specia...
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🌎🧪 As we head into #INB12 this morning to discuss articles 4&5 ( #surveillance #OneHealth ) good to read: “For Better Global Health Outcomes, Join the Progress and Embrace the Change“ medium.com/one-planet-o...
For Better Global Health Outcomes, Join the Progress and Embrace the Change
By Chris Walzer | November 3, 2024
medium.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:08 AM
🌎🧪 As we head into #INB12 this morning to discuss articles 4&5 ( #surveillance #OneHealth ) good to read: “For Better Global Health Outcomes, Join the Progress and Embrace the Change“ medium.com/one-planet-o...
Join us on December 5th! 🌎🧪 Dr. Diego Montecino of WCS @thewcs.bsky.social and Dr. Martin Wikelski of the ICARUS initiative will discuss tools and technologies for monitoring wildlife health and the early detection of disease threats: alliance-health-wildlife.org/event/specia...
Special Issue: Get Smart! Innovation in Surveillance and Disease Detection - International Alliance against Health Risks in Wildlife Trade
Dear Colleagues and Alliance members,Monitoring wildlife health is a complex and ongoing challenge for veterinarians, wildlife biologists, rangers, epidemiologists and other experts. But what if techn...
alliance-health-wildlife.org
November 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Join us on December 5th! 🌎🧪 Dr. Diego Montecino of WCS @thewcs.bsky.social and Dr. Martin Wikelski of the ICARUS initiative will discuss tools and technologies for monitoring wildlife health and the early detection of disease threats: alliance-health-wildlife.org/event/specia...
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🌍 🧪 New World screwworm infestation is moving through Mesoamerica at 1.6 km per day. "The rapid spread can only be explained by transboundary cattle trafficking," says Kurt Duchez from the Wildlife Conservation Society. See story in @mongabay.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yc6w2r3m #OneHealth #Conservation
A deadly fly is spreading through Central America. Experts blame illegal cattle ranching
MEXICO CITY — Illegal cattle ranching in Central America has led to the spread of a deadly parasite long thought to be eradicated, and conservationists are calling for tighter controls before it reach...
tinyurl.com
November 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM
🌍 🧪 New World screwworm infestation is moving through Mesoamerica at 1.6 km per day. "The rapid spread can only be explained by transboundary cattle trafficking," says Kurt Duchez from the Wildlife Conservation Society. See story in @mongabay.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yc6w2r3m #OneHealth #Conservation
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The beaches are quieter now. One year later, it's estimated a #birdflu outbreak killed more than 17,000 elephant seals, according to a new study, including 97% of pups.
It was the first report of transmission between marine mammals.
🌎 bit.ly/3CiZAki
It was the first report of transmission between marine mammals.
🌎 bit.ly/3CiZAki
November 20, 2024 at 5:46 PM
The beaches are quieter now. One year later, it's estimated a #birdflu outbreak killed more than 17,000 elephant seals, according to a new study, including 97% of pups.
It was the first report of transmission between marine mammals.
🌎 bit.ly/3CiZAki
It was the first report of transmission between marine mammals.
🌎 bit.ly/3CiZAki
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New research shows the loss of bats across North America to white-nose syndrome is having a DIRECT impact on human health.
On the latest episode of #WCSWildAudio, @wcscanada.bsky.social has an innovative solution to address the crisis.
🔊 t.co/11SIDTUrUK
On the latest episode of #WCSWildAudio, @wcscanada.bsky.social has an innovative solution to address the crisis.
🔊 t.co/11SIDTUrUK
November 25, 2024 at 9:20 PM
New research shows the loss of bats across North America to white-nose syndrome is having a DIRECT impact on human health.
On the latest episode of #WCSWildAudio, @wcscanada.bsky.social has an innovative solution to address the crisis.
🔊 t.co/11SIDTUrUK
On the latest episode of #WCSWildAudio, @wcscanada.bsky.social has an innovative solution to address the crisis.
🔊 t.co/11SIDTUrUK
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👏 We welcome the new scientific opinion on #OneHealth governance in the European Union by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors.
It draws on important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and gives key recommendations on implementing a One Health approach there.
🌍 bit.ly/3YVtaUp
It draws on important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and gives key recommendations on implementing a One Health approach there.
🌍 bit.ly/3YVtaUp
November 21, 2024 at 4:34 PM
👏 We welcome the new scientific opinion on #OneHealth governance in the European Union by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors.
It draws on important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and gives key recommendations on implementing a One Health approach there.
🌍 bit.ly/3YVtaUp
It draws on important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and gives key recommendations on implementing a One Health approach there.
🌍 bit.ly/3YVtaUp
WCS' Health Program is excited to be on Bluesky to engage on #science, #conservation, and #health. It's critical to work together to address the interconnected polycrisis of #climate change, #health threats, #inequality, and #biodiversityloss @thewcs.bsky.social
oneworldonehealth.wcs.org
oneworldonehealth.wcs.org
November 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM
WCS' Health Program is excited to be on Bluesky to engage on #science, #conservation, and #health. It's critical to work together to address the interconnected polycrisis of #climate change, #health threats, #inequality, and #biodiversityloss @thewcs.bsky.social
oneworldonehealth.wcs.org
oneworldonehealth.wcs.org