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
Category: Project Activity
Tackling Plastic Waste in Healthcare: Insights from the NHS Plastics Webinar
As healthcare systems around the world seek to improve sustainability, the NHS is taking action to reduce its environmental footprint. A key part of this effort is addressing plastic waste, which was the focus of the recent NHS Plastics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle webinar. This session brought together experts to discuss the critical issue of plastic … Continue reading Tackling Plastic Waste in Healthcare: Insights from the NHS Plastics Webinar
OHBP partners with researchers on AMAST: AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary Network
Members of the OHBP steering group from NHS Highland and the Environmental Research Institute UHI have partnered with researchers on the UKRI funded AMR transdisciplinary network AMAST to tackle AMR in agrifood systems. The network will harness perspectives from across agrifood stakeholders and prepare new ways to tackle these challenges on how AMR impacts food … Continue reading OHBP partners with researchers on AMAST: AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary Network
New CREW report on Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern
A new report has been published by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) on the project carried out by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University and the James Hutton Institute, "Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern". The aim of this project was to inform, prioritise, and coordinate … Continue reading New CREW report on Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern
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
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
Prioritising Change in the Pharmaceutical Value Chain: ETERNAL’s Stakeholder Survey
At the heart of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) lies a shared commitment to addressing critical One Health issues including the distirbuton, fate, and impact of pharmaceuticals in the environment. OHBP's work on pharmaceuticals in the environment aligns seamlessly with the ETERNAL project's overarching goal: reducing the environmental impact of pharmaceutical products throughout their … Continue reading Prioritising Change in the Pharmaceutical Value Chain: ETERNAL’s Stakeholder Survey