The One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) is a unique group of researchers, academics, water providers and regulators, environment agency representatives, and public health specialists from five organisations across Scotland working together to reduce pharmaceutical pollution in the environment through sustainable One Health innovation.

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Check out this video highlighting the OHBP background and our work to reduce pharmaceutical pollution in the environment

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New report: Scottish One Health Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance (SONAAR) by ARHAI Scotland

In the ever-evolving landscape of public health challenges, the Scottish One Health Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance (SONAAR) programme, spearheaded by ARHAI Scotland, has emerged as a beacon of progress. The recently released SONAAR report not only delves into the intricacies of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but also emphasises the interconnectedness of human health, animal well-being, … Continue reading New report: Scottish One Health Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance (SONAAR) by ARHAI Scotland

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2023 “Preventing AMR Together”

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual global campaign developed by the World Health Organisation to improve awareness and understanding of AMR and encourage best practices amongst the public, One Health stakeholders and policymakers, who all play a critical role in reducing the further emergence and spread of AMR. The 2023 theme of WAAW … Continue reading World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2023 “Preventing AMR Together”

Baroness Natalie Bennett’s keynote “Championing Environmental Sustainability and One Health” at the OHBP Twitter/X conference

The OHBP Twitter/X conference (26 Sept 2023) provided a platform to explore the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals, emphasising the significance within the One Health framework. It highlighted innovative research, technologies, and initiatives that aligned with the Scotland Government’s sustainable healthcare agenda, highlighting how these advancements could be integrated into healthcare practices to minimise the environmental … Continue reading Baroness Natalie Bennett’s keynote “Championing Environmental Sustainability and One Health” at the OHBP Twitter/X conference

OHBP host partners from University of Uppsala and Swedish Medical Products Agency in the Highlands

The One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) has been at the forefront of addressing the issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment through a multidisciplinary approach that involves agencies such as NHS Highland, Scottish Water, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Water, and SEPA. To retain its leading position, the OHBP … Continue reading OHBP host partners from University of Uppsala and Swedish Medical Products Agency in the Highlands

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