Building on and expanding earlier efforts, the One Health Partnership (OHP) was launched in March 2016. It brings together national and international governmental and non-governmental One Health stakeholders under the leadership of the Government of Viet Nam. The overall goal is to enhance the capacity of Viet Nam to address zoonotic infectious diseases threats at the human-animal*-ecosystem interface (*including livestock, wildlife and other species). Objectives: 1. Establish a sustainable and stable forum for policy dialogue, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary cooperation between government agencies and civil society partners in order to strengthen the protection and improvement of human, animal and wildlife health. 2. Provide recommendations to decision makers on One Health policy, strategy and research projects in Vietnam, strengthening institutional capacity for implementation of One Health in public health protection, as well as participate in policy advocacy activities. 3. Provide a framework for wide and timely information sharing and communication within national and international partners on One Health related issues. Intensify community education, also facilitate engagement of community in One Health strategy planning and implementation. 4. Enhance international cooperation for effective coordination and mobilization of funding for One Health activities in Vietnam. Facilitate and promote engagement of Vietnam in regional and global One Health effort. The OHP Secretariat Office serves as a focal point for Partnership activities.
