'From Awareness to Action: The One Health Approach'
Multidisciplinary center dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of people, animals, and the environment
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What is one health
What is one health
Rover One Health Institute was established in November of 2024, to educate and promote collaboration of local and global groups of multiple disciplines that work on human, animal and environmental health. One Health Institute was founded by Dr. Eranda Rajapaksha and Dr. Saumya Wickramasinghe. Both are veterinarians and led several one He
Rover One Health Institute was established in November of 2024, to educate and promote collaboration of local and global groups of multiple disciplines that work on human, animal and environmental health. One Health Institute was founded by Dr. Eranda Rajapaksha and Dr. Saumya Wickramasinghe. Both are veterinarians and led several one Health related projects and activities in Sri Lanka. The institute is based at the Rover Veterinary hospital Battaramulla.
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What is one health
What is one health
What is one health
One Health is a collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnection between human health, animal health, and the environment. It emphasizes that the health of people is closely linked to the health of animals and our shared environment. By working across sectors — such as medicine, veterinary science, environmental science, and pu
One Health is a collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnection between human health, animal health, and the environment. It emphasizes that the health of people is closely linked to the health of animals and our shared environment. By working across sectors — such as medicine, veterinary science, environmental science, and public health — One Health aims to prevent and solve health issues more effectively, especially those like zoonotic diseases, human animal conflict and food safety.
Our Mission
What is one health
Our Mission
Promote holistic strategies that address health threats at their source—whether in wildlife populations, agricultural systems, or human communities. We bring together experts from diverse fields including medicine, veterinary science, public health, ecology, policy, and social sciences to develop evidence-based, sustainable interventions that protect health across species and borders.
POTENTIAL aREAS OF RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
Study on human elephant conflict
Stray dog control
Study on human monkey conflict
Training programs and workshops
Lab Animal Welfare
Laboratory animal welfare training is essential for ensuring the ethical and humane treatment of animals used in scientific research and education. Proper training equips researchers, technicians, and animal care staff with the knowledge and skills needed to uphold high standards of animal care, in compliance with regulatory and institutional guidelines. By fostering a culture of compassion, responsibility, and scientific integrity, laboratory animal welfare training not only safeguards animal well-being but also enhances the quality and reliability of research outcomes.
One health related legislations
This workshop will bring together professionals from the fields of human health, veterinary medicine, environmental science, and law to strengthen understanding of the legal frameworks supporting the One Health approach. The program highlighted the importance of integrated legislation and policies in addressing zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and environmental protection.
ONE health caregiver training
This training aims to build awareness and skills among animal and human caregivers on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Participants learn practical approaches to disease prevention, safe animal handling, waste management, and community health promotion. The training encourages collaboration between healthcare and veterinary assistants, fostering a holistic approach to wellbeing that benefits both people and animals while protecting the environment.