OHBP co-founder Sharon Pfleger (NHS Highland) served as Guest Editor for the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice (IJPP). Her term as Guest Editor (2024-2025) included the call for papers for a special themed collection on the climate, nature and pollution crises and how sustainable medicines use can make a difference. The call welcomed original research … Continue reading IJPP Guest Editor: The climate, nature, and pollution crises – how more sustainable medicines use can make a difference
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Leading Change at the Edge of the World: A Woman in STEMM’s Antarctic Expedition
We are thrilled to share a powerful new blog post by Professor Sharon Pfleger, a pioneering figure in the realms of pharmacy, public health, and sustainability. Sharon, who is also a co-founder of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership, reflects on her transformative journey to Antarctica as part of the Homeward Bound global leadership program—an initiative … Continue reading Leading Change at the Edge of the World: A Woman in STEMM’s Antarctic Expedition
HCWH Workshop: A Greener Pharmaceutical Supply Chain for People and the Planet
Healthcare Without Harm (HCWH) Europe will host a virtual workshop on sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain transparency on Sept 18th, 10:30 to 13:00 CEST. The workshop will explore the environmental and social impacts of pharmaceuticals, discuss strategies to enhance sustainability in pharmaceutical supply chains and identify opportunities for collaboration and action among stakeholders. The … Continue reading HCWH Workshop: A Greener Pharmaceutical Supply Chain for People and the Planet
OHBP presented at CleanMed Europe 2024, session “Prescribing for the Environment”
The One Health Breakthrough Partnership and it's collaborative work in Scotland was presented today during the CleanMed Europe 2024 conference under the "Prescribing for the Environment" session. Prof Sharon Pfleger (NHS Highland) presented ways healthcare practitioners can help make medicines use and healthcare more sustainable. She also participated in a panel discussion with Dr Bent … Continue reading OHBP presented at CleanMed Europe 2024, session “Prescribing for the Environment”
UHI Researchers showcase OHBP at One Health Fair hosted by the UK Mission to the EU, Brussels
Researchers from the University of the Highlands and Islands - Environmental Research Institute (ERI) recently attended the UK Mission to the EU’s One Health Fair in Brussels to showcase the innovative work of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership. The exhibition enabled representatives from diverse research, governmental, non-governmental, and industry organisations and partnerships to engage and … Continue reading UHI Researchers showcase OHBP at One Health Fair hosted by the UK Mission to the EU, Brussels
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