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”
Category: Conference & Event Activity
OHBP presented at Swedish National Drugs and Therapeutics Committee Event in Stockholm
OHBP members Sharon Pfleger and Lydia Niemi presented the One Health Breakthrough Partnership and UKRI MRC funded eco-directed prescribing project at the National Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) event in Stockholm. The event included discussions with DTC representatives from Region Stockholm, Region Gavleborg, and Region Västernorrland to learn how environmental aspects are being considered in … Continue reading OHBP presented at Swedish National Drugs and Therapeutics Committee Event in Stockholm
OHBP attend World Water Day 2024 in Edinburgh
OHBP members attended World Water Day 2024 in Edinburgh, the annual event hosted by the Hydro Nation International Centre and Scottish Government. This year the theme was "Leveraging Water for a Just Transition", and some of the main questions sought to address were: How can water act as a strategic asset to transition to a … Continue reading OHBP attend World Water Day 2024 in Edinburgh
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
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
OHBP Twitter/X Conference 2023
The OHBP Twitter/X conference, organised by the One Health Breakthrough Partnership, was dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment. By aligning with the policy priorities of the Scottish Government and integrating with relevant working areas, such as Sustainable Healthcare and Hydro Nation, the conference sought to drive forward impactful solutions and … Continue reading OHBP Twitter/X Conference 2023
OHBP participate in co-creation workshop for Scotland’s Blue-Green Prescribing Programme
Members of the OHBP participated in the cross-stakeholder, interdisciplinary workshop organised by Julze Alejandre (Glasgow Caledonian University), to prioritise and co-develop strategies for Scotland's first blue-green prescribing programme for primary mental healthcare. Aligned with the implementation of Scotland's Realistic Medicine and Value Based Health and Care, as well as NHS Scotland’s Climate Emergency and Sustainability … Continue reading OHBP participate in co-creation workshop for Scotland’s Blue-Green Prescribing Programme