02 June 2026

Valerie Hickey: "If we forget the environmental element when implementing the “One Health” approach, we will continue to treat the symptoms rather than the disease itself”

Speaking at a session dedicated to the implementation of the “One Health” approach in Central Asia, held within the framework of the Regional Environmental Sub-regional Summit (RES-2026) in Astana on April 22–24 this year, Valerie Hickey, Sustainable Development Director for the World Bank Group, noted the need to reset global efforts to protect human and animal health. The key points of her speech are provided in the material below.