With reference to the One Health approach, consider the following statements: 1. The approach integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems. 2. The conclave focused on coordinated surveillance to address zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance. 3. The One Health Conclave 2026 was organized by the Ministry of Health. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan addresses One Health Conclave 2026 to tackle zoonotic diseases and AMR

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims + Mains· 2 November 2026

One Health approach: a key GS2 concept for integrated surveillance of zoonotic diseases and AMR.

Why in news

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan addressed the One Health Conclave 2026 at the Indian Institute of Science to discuss integrating human, animal

Background

The One Health Conclave 2026 was organized by KHPT and HCL Foundation at the Indian Institute of Science. The event focused on coordinated surveillance to address emerging threats like zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

Facts for Prelims

PostDr. Soumya Swaminathan is the Chairperson of the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
PlaceThe One Health Conclave 2026 was held at the Indian Institute of Science
FactOne Health approach integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems

Prelims practice question

With reference to the One Health approach, consider the following statements:

The approach integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems.
The conclave focused on coordinated surveillance to address zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
The One Health Conclave 2026 was organized by the Ministry of Health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: It was organized by KHPT and HCL Foundation.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the 'One Health' approach in mitigating the risks of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Inter-sectoral coordination: Need for synchronized surveillance between veterinary, medical, and environmental health departments
AMR containment: Addressing the spillover of antimicrobial resistance from livestock and agriculture to human populations

Keywords: One Health · Zoonotic Diseases · Antimicrobial Resistance · Coordinated Surveillance · Public Health Infrastructure

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